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This article is contributed by guest writer, Emily Parker (author of <\/em>Catological<\/em><\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Introduce a New Pet to Your Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Getting a new pet is always exciting. However,\nit also comes with complications, especially<\/em>\nif you\u2019ve already got a furry friend at home. There\u2019s nothing worse than having\ntwo pets who don\u2019t get along; it\u2019s like having two best friends who hate each\nother! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help make sure this doesn\u2019t happen to you,\nthis article lists some handy hints that will ensure that your new pet gets\nalong fantastically with your existing feline or canine family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Credit: PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Feline Introduction: A New Cat and Your Cat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cats are notoriously territorial and aloof\ncreatures, so bringing a new kitten or senior cat into your home and into your\nresident cat\u2019s space can have some challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most important thing to remember during\nthis time of transition is that you know your cat best. You know whether she is\nfriendly and comfortable with other cats or is more distant or even aggressive.\nThe introduction strategy that you pick should be tailored to suit your\nexisting cat\u2019s personality and needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, there are some good general tips that can be tweaked to fit any cat\u2019s personality:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Planning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before you set a single foot out of your door to go pick up your new cat, you need to make sure that your house or apartment is ready<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should have a new\nlitter box (some cats are happy to share a tray but others aren\u2019t, so buy a new\none just in case), toys to entertain your new cat, and a room set up where he\nor she can spend the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is all fairly\ntypical new pet owner information, but don\u2019t forget to treat your new kitty as\nwell as you did your first adopted fur baby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s essential that the transition into your home goes smoothly for your new cat and that he or she feels safe and comfortable. You want them feeling as content and relaxed as possible before you actually introduce them to your existing cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Things Slowly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes time for the actual\nintroduction, let your cats sniff at each other through a doorway first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the animal kingdom scent is\neverything, so it\u2019s important for your existing cat to get used to the smell of\nyour new cat, and vice versa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try keeping your cats in separate rooms\nand then switching them around so each of them gets to spend some time in a\nroom smelling like the other. This way, they’ll recognize each other’s scents\nwhen they meet for the first time and things will go more smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also try the old trick of rubbing each cat with a clean towel and then letting the other cat sniff and inspect it as an introduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Use of Feeding Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your cats are\nanything like mine, then there\u2019s no time that they\u2019re happier or more content\nthan during feeding time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you harness the positive emotions that come with a nice big bowl of cat food and channel them towards your new cat or kitten, then there’s a possibility that a correlation will be formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give Lots of Love<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most cat owners know\nthat cats are actually a lot needier than most people think. They still require\nlots of love and affection to stay happy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the period\nthat you introduce your new cat to your older cat, make sure you still give\nboth of them attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your new cat is a\nkitten it can be tempting to play with him or her all day and neglect your\nolder cat, but this is a recipe for disaster. Love both of them equally and\neventually they’ll learn to love each other!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Credit: Daria Shevtsova via Pexels<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Happy Puppy Meeting: A New Dog and Your Dog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dogs are generally more social than cats, but\nintroducing a new dog<\/a> to your existing pooch can sometimes\nhave unexpected complications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listed below are some strategies to combat these difficulties, but keep in mind that as a pet owner no one knows your dog better than you. Pick the strategies that suit his or her personality and attitude to other dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First Meeting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first meeting\nbetween any two dogs should be heavily supervised, and in the case of\nintroducing a new dog to your existing pet this is especially important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can never truly\npredict how a dog will react to another dog, so both pooches should be leashed\nduring the critical first encounter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let the dogs sniff each other and even play together if all seems to be going well, but keep the leashes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Interactions Short<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the first few\nmeetings, it’s important to keep interactions between your existing dog and\nyour new dog nice and short. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your existing pup is probably used to briefly getting to know strange dogs at the parks that you frequent or in the neighborhoods that you walk in, but might not be used to spending extended periods of time with fellow dogs. To keep both dogs comfortable, supervise short interactions until they’re used to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Treats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most dogs are very treat-motivated, so make sure to reward good behavior during the first few hours and days of introduction. Do not<\/em> give treats in response to bad behavior, even though it may be a tempting way to deescalate a bad situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provide Separation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While dogs are happy\nto share some things, they can get territorial about others<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that you\nbuy a new food bowl, water bowl, and bed for your new dog at the very least. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there’s room in\nyour budget for a new set of dog toys, then this should be a priority too. Minimizing\nsituations in which your dogs may fight over items is a great way to avoid any\nconflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Credit: StockSnap via Pixabay<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introducing Cats and Dogs for the First Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of all the pet-introduction scenarios,\nintroducing a dog and a cat is the most difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it’s always good to stay optimistic,\nit’s important to know that not all dogs and not all cats will get along. While\nyour pets should be able to at least reach a state of peaceful coexistence,\nyour dreams of your cat and dog curling up together may be a little too far out\nof reach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s not to say that it’s impossible, of course; if your cat is friendly and peaceful and your dog isn’t too energetic or aggressive then things may work out just fine. In fact, some dog breeds<\/a> are generally more accepting of cats and make the introduction process much easier!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, it’s important to let things\ndevelop naturally between your pets and not try to force them together if\nthey’d rather stay apart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the all-important first encounter, however, there are some tips that you can use to increase your odds of your new dog or cat becoming fast friends with your existing pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Merging Scents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before your dog and\ncat even meet face to face, it\u2019s important to let them get used to each other’s\nscents. Lock your existing pet away and let your new furry-friend explore your\nhouse and get familiar with your old pet’s various smells. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the initial\nexploration is done, lock your new pet away and let the older one come back out\nand smell some of the places that your other pet was. This technique is a\ncompletely risk-free way of letting your two pets get comfortable with each\nother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The blanket trick I mentioned earlier is another great way to trade scents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tire Your Pets Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For older cats and\ndogs this tip isn’t so relevant, but for energetic puppies and kittens it’s\nessential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you let your two pets meet for the first time make sure to tire them out. Take your dog for a walk and play with your cat. Once they’re on the verge of wanting to take a nap, you can make your move. If your pets are tired any aggression between them will be minimized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First Encounter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keep your dog on a leash and your cat in a cat cage<\/a> or carrier basket. Let your dog approach your cat’s cage and monitor their reactions closely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your cat is\nhissing and spitting or your dog is growling, remove both animals from the\nsituation and try again later. As mentioned before, trying to force a\nrelationship will almost certainly turn out for the worst. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep repeating this cage-leash interaction until both animals seem comfortable. Once they are, try letting your cat out of his or her cage. While this may seem unfair to your dog, remember that even a medium sized dog has the potential to do a lot more damage to a cat than a cat does to a dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In The Long Term<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don’t leave your pets\ntogether unsupervised until you’re certain that there’s no risk. The time that\nthis will take varies between individual cases; it could be as little as half a\nweek or as long as a month. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your two pets\nare successfully cohabitating, continue to monitor their relationship. Just\nlike with human friendships, cats and dogs can go through periods of ups and\ndowns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you begin to\nsuspect there’s a danger of them becoming aggressive towards each other, keep\nthem apart for a few days. However, try not to over-police their every\ninteraction. If your cat hisses at your dog for stealing a bite of his or her\nfood, it’s not necessarily a sign that they hate each other and need to be\nwatched at all times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your pets get\nused to each other and you find a balance between caution and paranoia, you’ve\nsucceeded!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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