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Is it possible to bring a dog into the house if you already have a cat: it turns out that everything depends on the owner
07.04.2023 13:55
Updated: 15.04.2023 03:56
Everyone knows how dogs treat cats. Cats are not particularly friendly either, but there are cases when pets peacefully coexist under the same roof and almost eat from the same bowl.
No matter what anyone says, mutual understanding between different pets depends on the owner.
Experts say that you can safely get a dog if you have a cat in the house, or vice versa, if the owner has enough patience.
1. You need to take into account your temperament
It is necessary to take into account the character of the cat or cat and imagine how they will react to the fact that a puppy will appear in the house. The character of the future dog should also be taken into account. It has been noted that if puppies first met cats in the period from 2 to 9 weeks, then, most likely, they will live amicably.
But if the dog has a “history”, then it’s better not to take risks, even if the cat frankly doesn’t care who you decide to move into “her” living space.
2. Meet…
Given the age of the pets, you need to introduce them to each other gradually. This is in their own interests. It may be necessary to delimit the space where the cat is not allowed to go and where the dog is not allowed to go. But this is temporary.
3. Bribery
The fewer conflicts that arise between pets during short meetings, the more generous the reward should be. By setting two friends on a positive note, you will achieve great results in a short time.
The main thing is to have enough patience and time in case you have to intervene.
