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Lescoop77
11-01-2006, 09:29 AM
Ok I need some advice here. I currently have 2 lab mixes at home inside. One is almost 4 years old and the other almost 1 year. We have recently moved into the country and since harvest time is here we have a serious mouse problem. I would like to get a cat to help with mice control but am struggeling with the following questions:
1) Will a kitten adapt to the dogs easier? If I go this route will he kill mice?
2) Will a full-grown cat ever bond w/ the dogs?
3) How do I safely introduce the cat to the dogs and vice versa?

HELP! I don't know much about cats but am willing to learn! :)

Thanks!

Lescoop77
11-02-2006, 08:42 AM
Anyone? Anyone?

sumbirdy
11-02-2006, 02:31 PM
I think that your dogs would adjust to a kitten better as some grown cats have developed fears of dogs and may hurt them and then as a result be hurt (or killed) themselves.
We recently got a new kitten and introduced her to the dogs by getting on the same level as the dogs while holding the kitten and letting them sniff her. It worked for us. But if you get a kitten then just watch how the dogs are around her for a few days and make sure there are no problems. Hope this helps