Some cat owners make a risky decision to get a dog as well.
At first glance, the appearance of a dog in a house where a cat lives does not bode well for the latter.
In fact, it is quite possible to make friends with animals. The main thing is to ensure that the pets get used to each other before they meet.
This result can be achieved by following several rules. Acquaintance should take place in stages.
If you rush and violate the recommendations, the dog may attack the cat.
The cat and dog should not see each other for a whole week.
Before the dog arrives, you need to create a safe space for the cat in the apartment. This is a room that the new pet will not be allowed to enter.
It is desirable that the dog also has its own room.
In other words, at first the four-legged friends should be in different rooms. And this should continue for at least 7 days.
After a few days, change the bedding places.
Thanks to this simple action, the owner will ensure that the cat and dog get used to each other's smell even before the meeting takes place.
Allow animals to enter each other's rooms
You can take this step 4-5 days after the dog appears in the house.
An important nuance: the animals cannot see each other yet. Therefore, at the time of the dog's "visit", the cat must be in a safe place.
And the cat can be allowed into the dog's room when the latter is out for a walk.
Put the cat on a "pedestal"
When the day of meeting comes, you need to create a “pedestal” for the cat, which can be a table or a chair.
In other words, the fluffy one should be higher than the dog. This is necessary for the safety and peace of mind of the meowing four-legged friend.
Use a leash and muzzle
Before bringing a dog into a room where a cat is already located, the dog must be muzzled.
In addition, a short leash should be used.
This is necessary in order to avoid a possible attack by the dog on the furry one.
Follow all the above rules - and the pets will gradually get used to each other. Perhaps they will become friends.
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