Im getting a cat for the first time and need some help please .?

Question

i have a jackrussel terrier and he lives in the house my cat is going to live out side and im afraid he will not exsept the cat im getting a kitten that way it will get used to my dog at a young age but im worried on how to introduce my dog to my new cat . has eney one ever had this problem or have cats and dogs that get a long???

Answer 1

Im getting a cat for the first time and need some help please .?



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i have a jackrussel terrier and he lives in the house my cat is going to live out side



Why bother getting a cat? Cats die outside from various things such as diseases, cars, humans, etc. Please read this and rethink your descion

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and im afraid he will not exsept the cat



Probably not becuase terriers are prey driven. He will probably chase and kill a small cat/kitten. You need to make sure that your dog is 100% in sit, down, stay. If he isn't then your going to have a problem.



im getting a kitten that way it will get used to my dog at a young age



Please re think this. Instead of getting a kitten adopt a cat that is already an outdoor cat. (if you still instist in having an outdoor cat)



but im worried on how to introduce my dog to my new cat . has eney one ever had this problem or have cats and dogs that get a long???



You need to be worried, even better you need to be smart about this. Take your dog to the dog park, does he listen? Will he sit, down stay for you? If not then do not get another pet.



If you do bring in a cat, get an adult that has lived with dogs already. And not a kitten. Your dog WILL tramatise your kitten and once outside he will run away.



Keep your dog leashed to you at all times after you get a cat. And for godness sakes please alter the pets. Thanks

Answer 2

Some people have cats and dogs that get along famously. Sometimes the dog will mother a kitten almost to death.



The important thing here is that their interactions must be closely monitored by you and the two must be separated when you are gone until you are absolutely sure that no one is going to be hurt.

A kitten cannot seriously harm a dog except possibly through an eye scratch and that's not likely, though possible. That's why you regularly trim the cat's nails to protect the dog, you, your children etc.



Since I know nothing to speak of about dog breeds I would post on the dog board and ask JRT owners if they have had kitten and cats with their dog. I do know that Akitas, Pit Bull Terriers, and Chows want to chase and bite any animal that is smaller than they are. And because of their size the cat or kitten is killed.



I hope you will have the time to reconsider your position on the kitten-cat being outdoors. A one year old kitten-cat is about the age of a sixteen year old human. A time when you might let the human have the car keys. If you keep the kitten in the house for that length of time, he probably won't be pressing you to go out anyway. The only other chore keeping him in entails is cleaning the litterbox and you will have had a year's experience in that.

Answer 3

I have had dogs and cats and some of them got along great! Here is what I did and you can try it too if you want. I had put my kitten in his animal crate and let my dog-rat terrier- sniff around the crate, getting his scent. How to use a carrier or pen or introductions



Place the new cat or kitten in the pen/carrier and let the resident cat or dog come into the room. If you are using a cat carrier place it above ground level so the cats are not forced into direct eye contact with each other which can cause aggression. Let the resident cat come into the room and give it attention and calm reassurance. If the cat decides to run away without investigating the new cat do not force meetings but accept that things may take a little time - this is probably the type of cat which will not initiate aggressive meetings but will stay out of the way and gradually accept the new cat in the household over time. If the cats do show signs of aggression, distract them with a noise and then praise them for quiet encounters. You can use tit bits to encourage the cats to stay near each other and accept the other's presence and make it a positive experience - you want the cats to associate each other with pleasant happenings, not shouting or chasing.

If you are using a large pen then you can allow the resident cat free access at times when the kitten/cat is in the pen over a number of days so that they gradually get used to each other. If you are using a carrier then you will need to be a little more proactive and orchestrate frequent meetings. With both methods you can start to feed the cats at the same time, the resident outside and the new cat inside the pen or carrier on the floor. Throughout this process



there may be some hissing and spitting but this should gradually change into curiosity and gradual acceptance - this may take several days or weeks, depending on the individual cats.

When you feel the time is right to let them meet without the pen then you can again use food as a distraction. Withhold food so that they are somewhat hungry and then feed them in the same room. Choose a room where either cat can escape behind furniture or jump up high or hide if it wants to. Put down the resident cat's food and then let the new cat out of its basket to eat - you will have to judge how close they can be - don't attempt side by side initially!



Be calm and reassuring and reward the behaviour you want with praise and tit bits of a favourite food. Gauge how the cats are getting on - they may find their own spots and curl up for a sleep or you may need to keep the new one separate again for a little longer, using meals as a time for them to get together a bit more. Once you are sure they are not going to fight or chase then you can start to utilise the whole house - the cats will probably find places to sleep and routines which allow them to live peacefully in the same house and partake of all the benefits of food, warmth and attention while gradually becoming used to and accepting one another.

Answer 4

It would be one thing if you had introduced the two while the dog was still a puppy himself, but i"m afraid the dog would get really agressive towards the kitten. Don't wanna scare ya, but i've actually known friends who had a dog and kittens in the same company and the kittens were killed. Might not be such a good idea.

Answer 5

Ignore 'special ethel.' It's fine for cats to live outside; I have a cat and he does just fine outside. Keep the cat in outside in a place where he cannot get away for a few days (maybe tie him to a tree so he can't escape) and after a day or two he will be right at home and you will be able to let him run around. Also let your cat have away into the garage in case of bad weather, but as for the dog I don't know since I have never kept dogs.

Answer 6

Do the kitten a favor and don't adopt it. Kittens should NOT be left outside. They are VERY vulnerable to any larger cat, dog, or raccoon that comes along. Maybe you're taking a new attitude toward feeding wildlife and are bored with leaving seeds for birds, peanuts for squirrels, and want to feed kittens to roaming coyotes?

Answer 7

Bringing a new kitten into your home and introducing it to your resident dog can be quite nerve racking. You want them all to get on together and welcome the new feline into the house, but this seldom happens quite so easily - even though your reason for getting another cat may be to keep your resident dog company, it may not rush out and welcome the newcomer with open paws! Careful introductions can help to smooth the way towards harmonious merging of animals - controlling the situation rather than leaving the animals to sort it out for themselves will give a much better chance of a smooth meeting and the best possible start together

dog than to another cat. While both animals may be wary of each other initially, they do not see the other as direct competition and can actually get on very well. If your dog is used to cats he may be excited initially at having a new one in the house but he will soon settle down and the novelty will wear off very quickly. He will begin to see the new cat as part of his pack. Many dogs will live happily with their own cats while chasing strange felines out of the garden, so you will need to take care until the cat is seen as one of the household.

Likewise if your new cat or kitten has previously lived with a dog then it will be much less likely to be frightened for long and will become confident around the dog more quickly.



However, initially safety must come first. You will need to keep everything under control until the dog and cat have got used to each other. Stroke the dog and cat separately but without washing your hands to exchange their scents. The cat will then take on the smell profile of the house and become part of the dog's pack. Once again the large pen is ideal for first meetings to keep the situation calm and the cat protected. Let the dog sniff the newcomer through the bars and get over its initial excitement. The cat may well hiss and spit but it is well protected. If you have a large pen then you can put the cat in this at night in the room where the dog sleeps and let them get used to each other for a few days or even a week, depending on how used to cats the dog is. Some dogs, especially those not used to cats or of an excitable or aggressive disposition, need extra special care for introductions. They should be kept as calm as possible on the lead and made to sit quietly. The new cat should be given a safe position in the room and allowed to get used to the dog and approach it if it wants. This may take quite some time and requires patience and rewards for the dog if it behaves well. For quieter dogs and those used to cats, introductions can be made by using a strong cat carrier. Keep the dog on a lead initially, place the carrier on a high surface and allow controlled introductions which are short and frequent. Most dogs will soon calm down when they realise the newcomer is not actually very interesting. Progress to meetings with the dog on a lead initially for safety. If your dog is rather excitable then take it for a vigorous walk first to get rid of some of its energy!



Breeds such as terriers or those breeds which like to chase, such as greyhounds, may need to be kept well under control until they have learned that the cat is not 'fair game'! Young pups are likely to get very excited and may try to 'play' with the new cat which is unlikely to want to join in! You may need to work hard to keep things calm and be aware that a sudden dash from the cat will induce a chase. Praise the dog for calm interactions, make it sit quietly and use food treats to reward the dog for good behaviour. Again, associate the presence of the cat with reward for calm behaviour. When you progress to access without the lead make sure there are places where the cat can escape to - high ledges or furniture it can use to feel safe. Never leave the dog and cat together unattended until you are happy they are safe together. The cat's food will be hugely tempting for any dog, so site it up and out of the way of thieving canine jaws! Likewise a litter tray can be pretty tempting and should be kept out of reach of the dog if it is likely to snaffle the contents.

Answer 8

i have. i have this dog who's a little bigger than your dog.

and when i first got my cat, she seemed ok, but the dog and the cat saw each other and "fought" for a few hours. but, since both were the same size, they didn't hurt/kill each other. they've lived with us for the last few years and got used to each other. so, terriers are pretty little, so are kittens, so they will just get a little aggressive at first, but they will be ok with each other about the next day.

Answer 9

we have 4 dogs and,at the moment,20 cats .what you should do is put the 2 in a room separated by a gate or something.or you could put the cat in a carrier and if the dog looks like it wants to hurt the cat or something say NO! and move the dog.ALWAYS STAY WITH THEM IN THE ROOM until you're sure they will get along.

Answer 10

I have a 10 year old beagle named Bandit who used to just luvvvvvvvv to play with my 2 year old cat Tiger. Bandit would cry whenever I said Tigers name and then run to the back door waiting for Tiger to be let out of the house. they chased each other around the yard. one day Tiger accidently sneaked out of the house. I looked all around until I finally found the two of them sleeping in Bandits dog house curled up by each other. it was sooooooooooo adorable!!!!!!! unfortunatly, on July 1st of this year I had to put Tiger to sleep becuase of sudden kidney failure that my stupid vet neglected to treat correctly, so eventually his condition became worse than it really was. I miss him sooooooooooo much!!!!! every time I say Tigers name still though Bandit runs to the back door. he's such a sweet dog!!!!! HIH!! Good Luck!!!



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sorry, but I didn't read all of your question so therefore I must comment on somethin I didn't see!! why are you letting a nasty, smelly dog live in your house when your make a clean, non-smelly, beautiful cat live outdoors. thats pure stupidity on your part. I mean throwing a cat outside after you get him/her is a death sentence. do you know the possibilities of bad things happening to it outside??? hmmm...do you? I guess not, so let me educate you a little!!! dogs in the neighborhood could easily rip him/her to shreds, hit by a car, poisioned by neighbor, abused and tortured by mean twisted neighbor who hates cats, need I go on!!?? DO NOT get a cat if your just going to make it live outdoors!!!!! you might as well just shoot it if your going to do that!!!!! keep it INSIDE!!!!!!! it's a proven fact that indoor only cats live longer healthier lives!!!!!!!!!! oh, and if you believe that cats can take care of themselves then your DEAD WRONG lady!!!!!!!

Answer 11

It's a terrier.These type of dogs love to chase small animals.I know my friend has one..There is no way that this kitten will end up alive.These dogs love to case and eat squirrels and any other little animal. Thats what they were bread for.Please think about it again.

Answer 12

Hey sprinkles why don't you just donate the kitty to a chinese restaurant?? You don't have a clue about eneymals (I'm guessing that's the way you'd spell it) anyway. You stay out and let the dog and cat stay in. They'll figure it out.

Answer 13

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Answer 14

Why are you getting a cat if you're going to make it live outside? Just forget about the cat and stick with your doggy if you don't care enough about animals to take care of them.

Answer 15

Google it. Try "cat training" or "dog training". Then take it from there.

Answer 16

well i had no dog but another cat they might get along if u get urself a kitten because it smells like a youngone the dog might not be so agressive but he will get used to it either way

Answer 17

Lucky, Madeline, marmalaid, shakira, twix, casper, All depends what gender and color