Well, my cat has been in the new place for about a week on her own and while a little skittish she seemed okay.
Last night the dog came home from being away at the cottage with the grandparents.
He wanted to play.
She wanted him dead. My cat hissed furiously at him, growled, spat and was generally a bitch to him. So we put her in the office (where her litter is) and she spent all night picking at the door and actually pulled off HER GLUED ON Soft Paws...wtf?! I am so stressed out after only one day. She hates being closed into a room, but we can't let them interact normally as she'll just hide under the bed or something...and I can't have her biting the dog either...
So, onto plan B. They (apparently) make pet gates that have small doors in them, this way the cat can have her "safe" room from the dogs attention, but doesn't feel cooped up as she can come and go as she pleases...I hope it works to help them get used to one another...and it's not exactly cheap either at about $100 including tax...but I suppose that is better than either one injuring the other and having to pay the vet bill (which would be much higher).
Has anyone else ever introduced cats and dogs? This is mega stressful for me. My cat has always been skittish, and kind of bitchy. The dog, meanwhile (although being Alpha) is generally fun loving and playful.
This post has been edited by QuickTidal: 19 March 2012 - 03:40 PM
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