Cats and Dogs

[Kitty4life]

What's is the best way to let an old dog get used to a new kitty two months old?

[moosmom]

Gradually introduce them. Put the kitty in a room by himself with food, water and litterbox. Allow the kitten out of the room when you are home and can supervise them. Have a squirt bottle ready just in case the kitten wants to pounce the dog (it's a probability that he will want to pounce as he's a kitten). Let the dog and cat get used to each other. It'll take some time. NEVER let the kitten out when you're not home to supervise. Eventually, they'll get used to each other. Kittens are far more easily incorporated into a household than an older cat who is set in their ways.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[Kitty4life]

yeah but the problem is that my dog will like to smell the kitty but as soon as he gets near the kitten the kitty gets mad and after that so does the dog...my dog never had problems with cats because he had 3 old cats when he was old and a kitten last year(R.I.P. Speedy) and he didn't have problems with them..usually how much does it take for a golden retriever to get used to a two months old kitten??Thanks a lot

[moosmom]

Just let the kitten explore his surroundings while the dog is also there. There is going to be hissing, spitting and barking I'm SURE. But the dog can take care of himself. He'll let the kitten know when he's had enough.

[Kitty4life]

the really proble that the kitty is scared as hell when he sees the dog...what to do in that case???This forum rocks

[moosmom]

I would let the dog sniff the kitty, while he is in a carrier, or protected in some way. DO NOT hold the kitty while the dog sniffs or you'll have Shredded Wheat for arms.

It's normal for the kitty to be scared. But as long as he's in the carrier, the dog and he can get to know each other's scents.