What is a really good way to introduce my new puppy to my cat?

Mandi Cullen asked:


I have a labradoodle and its 5 and a half weeks old. I got it for Christmas. My cat hates dogs. (especially my sister’s dog who comes over every once in a while.) my sister has a miniature dachshund.
I tried to show my cat that my dog is a nice dog. my cat scratched me on my arm. she only comes to the front porch or the fence. she wont go anywhere near the dog.

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4 Responses to “What is a really good way to introduce my new puppy to my cat?”

  1. purebreaddogs Says:

    You can start by sending that poor pup back to its mother! Dogs should not be away from their mothers until a MINIMUM of 8 weeks, 12 is preferred by most responsible breeders.

    During this time, they learn now to play with each other, they learn how to speak ‘dog’ and their mother teaches them so very valuable bits of information about how to handle their teeth. They also are not fully weaned and still need immunities from their mother’s milk.

  2. Jen Says:

    For someone to get you dog that young to be away and not responsible for.

  3. Vicky W Says:

    purebreeddogs is right, I thought it was actually illegal to sell a dog that isn’t 8 weeks old? Anyway, just let them get on with it. When they are around each other, always supervise them, so they don’t do each other any damage! My cat was like this when we got a puppy. Eventually, they will learn to live along side each other. My cat even lets my dog lick her ears now XD

  4. Lauren Z Says:

    My dog on its own how do know the best way is to leave the cat will get to leave the best way is to my dog on its own good luck.
    My dog on her own good luck.

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