We have a 7 yr. old Corgi and now my son is dying for a kitten. I've never owned a cat, and although I'd like to, I have no idea how to make the transition. Will the dog accept the cat, ignore the cat, or kill the cat??? Our dog has the run of the house. Sleeps under my bed or in bed with my son. Please help. thanks!
Anonymous
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Explain too your son that your dog is getting old and that kittens are very lively things maybe you should wait for the right time to get a kitten consider your dog maybe it just wants to spend its senior years sleeping and chilling out not having too worry when the kitten is going to bug it next! plz listen to this advice my kitten ended up running away and my dog became agressive towards us!
gd luck explaining to ur son :]
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In the first days, lock the kitten in a room. The dog will sense it and get used to the idea that there is something new in the house. As for a new dog it is important to get to know the people who live inside a house, for a cat it is important to know the house first, so, when the dog is out, let the kitten walk around the house and get familiar with it. after these few days, the two (cat and Corgi) can finally meet. It won't be a shock to either of them, because they already knew about eachother's existence. I don't guarantee the dog won't kill your kitten, so don't leave them unsupervised and treat them with the same amount of affection so they won't get jealous on eachother. Good luck!
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Corgis are herding dogs and may try and chase or herd a cat. My suggestion is to go to a shelter and get an adult cat that has successfully lived in a house with a dog before or a cat with an attitude that won't run from the dog. A kitten is more likely to be viewed as prey and would be more at risk than a full grown cat.
Anonymous
i have always been told to get cats after dogs. they are usually more acceped. we had our cat 3 yrs before we got our first dog and she hated the new puppy. the puppy wanted to play and the cat wouldnt entertain, on the other my mate got a kitten after getting a dog and it was accepted well...kittens seem more willing to play! your corgi may feel left out but will usually come round. just keep strict rules...dogs dont usually chase if the victim doesnt run...the kitten would be brought up with the dog and so be less inclined to. our dogs cooperate with cats, horses, rabbits, hamsters etc and one is a terrier! he was really put in his place when the cat simply stopped and glared at him...he looked so puzzled as if to say why arnt you running? never bothered the cat again! it takes time but should work fine. introduce them slowly and carefully. i would try and choose a confident kitten... one who will stand its ground..its amazing how dogs accept the stranger once they realise its not a chasing toy!
catsaver001
You will have to really watch the dog. Introduce them slowly and for short periods of time. DO NOT try feeding them together. Dogs can snap when a kitten tries to eat their food. That is when the kitten is at greatest risk of being killed by the dog. You may have to keep them seperated for a while and only put them together if you can supervise. Your vet can give you even more tips. Good luck.