| I don't know about you, but I love both cats and | | | | 4. If your dog gets aggressive, scold him. Let him |
| dogs. I hate it when people ask "Are you a cat | | | | know that aggression is unacceptable. |
| person or a dog person?" There is no reason the | | | | 5. Both animals need toys. They can't be the same |
| two "enemies?" can't get along. Agreed, you have to | | | | toy rather an appropriate dog toy and cat toy. I |
| supervise most of the time, at first, but give it time. | | | | have found cat trees and condos are perfect for |
| My dogs love my cats now. Even the little feisty | | | | your cat. She can climb high and look down on the |
| Jack Russell plays very well with my felines. I believe | | | | dog to prove her superiority. (Believe me, cats DO |
| the cats tolerate her, as best that a cat can, and | | | | think they are superior!) |
| they even let down their guard when they are | | | | 6. Let each have their own place to sleep. Whether it |
| around her. | | | | is a cat bed or dog bed or in bed with you! |
| Here are some tips to help tabby and Fido to get | | | | 7. Never feed them in the same room! Feeding |
| along: | | | | together may work for some but it can cause |
| 1. Don't ever sic your dog on anything. They will take | | | | problems down the road. |
| it as an invitation to mull the cat too. | | | | 8. Have fun and play with both. They will get the idea |
| 2. Let tabby defend herself and believe me, your dog | | | | that they can coexist. |
| will have a new found respect for her. (We once had | | | | If you try these tips and use common sense, there |
| a golden retriever that was scared to death of our | | | | is no reason you can't enjoy the company of both |
| little alley cat because he backed the dog into a | | | | your cat and dog. I wouldn't trade my menagerie for |
| corner hissing and clawing like there was no | | | | anything. I now have 2 dogs and 4 cats living under |
| tomorrow. Poor dog never got over it!) | | | | one roof and so far, everyone is getting along. I |
| 3. Give lots of love to both evenly. Remember cats | | | | have no reason to think that they won't continue. |
| get jealous, too. | | | | |