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Do you have a pet dog at home and you want to bring in a new cat? Do you have a cranky cat at home and you just got a beautiful dog? You want to raise both but are afraid that these fluffy friends will "hate each other like cats and dogs"? The dog and cat blog is here to help you. Here are 7 effective ways to raise cats and dogs in the house.

According to WikiHow: “Although many dogs and cats don't get along at first, there are ways to help them adjust to living together. By taking the time and understanding the needs of both pets, you can create a happy, peaceful home with both dogs and cats.”

Raising cats and dogs since childhood

1. Raising cats and dogs from a young age

One of the best ways to get both your dog and cat to get along in the same house is to raise them in tandem. If you can adopt both dogs and cats when they are young, they will be less aggressive as adults and will easily get used to the presence of housemates. Dogs are usually gentler and less confident than cats, so it's possible your cat will take the lead, but you'll both learn to get along pretty well. If there's no chance of adoption while you're both still young, continue to the next steps. The most appropriate age for adoption and care is when the dog is about 2 months old and the cat is 2 months old.

2. Give cats their own territory when raising cats and dogs together

The most important thing is that your cat should have its own territory in the house. When you only have 1 cat, the whole house will be their domain. However, when kept with dogs, the two species will have to share space and resources. Dogs can accept that, but cats can't. They need a private place to rest if they feel unsafe and disturbed.

If your house is small, don't worry, cats can climb and all you need is probably a small nest, a box, a mattress, as long as they're separate and dogs don't. approach. As long as the cat feels in control and can see your dog comfortably, the cat will feel safe and less aggressive. Your cat will most likely fall asleep on its own without too much training.

3. Dogs and cats should live together only after they know each other.

Before letting your dog or cat come into direct contact, you should let both of you smell your roommate first, especially cats. Dogs will probably be more curious, but cats will be completely alert. Animals mainly use scent to get used to new things. By letting them both get used to each other's scents, it will be easier for them to adapt to each other.

It is advisable to let the dog and cat get used to it before adopting it

4. Let your dog and cat get used to it slowly

Make a great first impression when you let two pet friends meet for the first time. This will greatly affect the process of getting to know each other and living together later. Ask them to meet at mealtimes, but not in person while eating. If you feed both of them in front of each other, there is a greater risk of fighting over food or feeling threatened, even a high risk of conflict. You should feed two at the same time, but separate them in two places where they can't see each other but are close enough for them to smell each other.

Dogs and cats will be attracted to the smell of food, but they also unconsciously smell each other. This can give both sides the mentality that the other's smell is a sign of a good meal, giving them a good impression. Do this until you can feed them directly, but keep the two separate until they can eat harmoniously. This is a great step forward for your relationship. During this time, you can also train your dog to eat.

Getting to know each other while eating might be the easiest method

5. Be equal when raising dogs and cats.

Feed the dog at the same time, reward the dog with treats, cat soup if they are good, and everyone has toys. Keeping both equals is the best solution so that they don't feel obnoxious about each other. Be fair to both of you and spend as much time playing with your dog as you would petting your cat. Dogs and cats are not as stupid as you think, they are very affectionate and will obviously show that jealousy as well.

6. Train your dog thoroughly before raising cats and dogs together

Cats, while they can be defensive and aggressive, will not show aggression and aggression first. However, dogs are not like that, they will attack if they feel unsafe, especially young dogs that have not been taught basic dog training. Negative behaviors other than barking, rough touching and possibly even biting. You need to be the one to stay calm for both of you, because dogs may be obedient but cats will act on stronger instincts. Do not scold or influence, they will consider seeing other people as being hated by you, which is really not good. Distract both of them, keeping them calm before their next meeting until things turn positive. Dogs and cats exposed to the social environment from a young age will easily get used to the appearance of other people rather than being isolated and abandoned. You can spend a small amount according to the price list to hire a dog trainer if you don't have time.

Train your dog before raising it together

7. Separate supplies for both dogs and cats.

Even if your dog and cat get along well, you should still give both things separate. In addition to living spaces, children should also have their own bowls, toys, and toilets. You need to train your dog to go to the toilet in the right place first. Dogs have a tendency to sniff out the litter box, and that can be frustrating for cats. The cat can even leave the litter box to find another place to avoid the dog's attention, and you don't want this to happen at all, it takes time to train the cat to go to the right place. The most important thing is the food. Dogs and cats need to be well fed so they don't fight. Competing for food can cause some of the scariest conflicts you want to stay away from.

If they both learn to share utensils, that's great

8. Conclusion

Don't worry, as long as you are patient and spend time with both, sooner or later both the dog and the cat will get used to each other. Raising dogs and cats together is not as difficult as you think. However, if you get stuck, look to the experts. You can handle it or not, sometimes dogs and cats can be too different for you to keep together, then try to find another solution.

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