{"id":15663,"date":"2023-04-13T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/puppiesclub.com\/?p=15663"},"modified":"2023-04-15T06:50:28","modified_gmt":"2023-04-15T06:50:28","slug":"dogs-and-cats-together-tips-for-a-good-coexistence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/puppiesclub.com\/dogs-and-cats-together-tips-for-a-good-coexistence\/","title":{"rendered":"Dogs and Cats Together: Tips for a Good Coexistence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you already have a dog at home and would like to have a cat or vice versa? If that’s your intention, but you’re worried they won’t get along, don’t worry. Your dog and your cat can become good friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than likely, you’ve heard it said that two people get along like cats and dogs. That is, they get along terribly! So it’s no wonder that more than a few of you are wondering if dogs and cats can live together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that they can, and in this article, we will give you some tips to help your dog and cat get along from minute one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dogs and cats together: how do i introduce them? <\/h2>\n\n\n

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The first impression is always important, and your role will be to pave the way. In dogs and cats together<\/a>, it is best to get to know each other as puppies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also a good idea to prepare thoroughly for the meeting and set up a space where both feel comfortable. And, above all, don’t lose patience! It is a gradual process, and you know that rushing is not good for you. Here are some tips to prepare for this moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ideally, both should meet each other when they are puppies.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the cat and the dog are puppies, it will be much easier for them to adapt to each other. If they grow up together, they may even become great playmates, as they have learned to interpret each other’s signals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why introducing dogs and cats to each other when they are puppies can make it much easier for you to get along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to do if they meet when either of them is no longer in the juvenile stage.<\/h3>\n\n\n

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If your dog and cat meet when they are no longer puppies, don’t worry, all is not lost. If they have socialized with other dogs and cats and have had good experiences, it will be much easier for them to adapt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You must also take into account the character of each one of them. And, finally, if they are territorial or have a very developed hunting instinct, coexistence can be complicated. In this case, you will only need to dedicate more time and patience for them to adapt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduce them little by little<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Putting dogs and cats together should be done slowly. Follow these steps to ensure a successful coexistence:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Leave them in separate rooms and show each a rag with the other’s scent impregnated on it. Usually, the dog will show interest; on the other hand, the cat is more suspicious and will not be very interested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The moment you see that both are at ease with each other’s scent, it’s time to let them see each other. But, for the moment, from a distance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. If you see them relaxed, you can move on to the official introduction.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n