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My family and I lost our cat in early October, and we're considering adopting another cat soon. We have a 2 year-old dog at home as well. My cat was a senior and probably outweighed the dog lol so the introduction was a bit different. Does anyone have any tips to share on how to introduce a kitten into a home with a dog?
If not a screen door... think a baby gate would work?
I'm sorry abut your loss!!
A baby gate would work so long as the kitten can't get through the bars and neither can jump over.
One question, have you settled on a particular kitten? HAve you considered an adult cat? I volunteer at a humane sociaty and always liek to see our older adult cats get homes, but even younger adukt vats are often a better choice for someone in your situation. especially if you are only looking to adopt a single cat. An older csat (and by this I mean 1-2 years) would be better able to stand its own against the dog, be less intimidated, wetc. It is also more likely to be temprement tested with other dogs.
Again, just a thought. And a lot depends on your dog. You indicate it is a senior dog so if the dog lregly ignores the cat not a big deal. But if the dog wants to chase or interact a larger cat (1 year plus) may be better than a kitten. ANd they are just as playful.
A baby gate would work so long as the kitten can't get through the bars and neither can jump over.
One question, have you settled on a particular kitten? HAve you considered an adult cat? I volunteer at a humane sociaty and always liek to see our older adult cats get homes, but even younger adukt vats are often a better choice for someone in your situation. especially if you are only looking to adopt a single cat. An older csat (and by this I mean 1-2 years) would be better able to stand its own against the dog, be less intimidated, wetc. It is also more likely to be temprement tested with other dogs.
Again, just a thought. And a lot depends on your dog. You indicate it is a senior dog so if the dog lregly ignores the cat not a big deal. But if the dog wants to chase or interact a larger cat (1 year plus) may be better than a kitten. ANd they are just as playful.
My dog is 2 years old. But he lived with our cat from the day we brought him home. I think he'd be better with a younger, more playful cat - my senior cat was not as willing to get off the couch lol. I haven't settled on a specific kitten yet. I'd be open to adopting a pair if they were really young and/or bonded, and I'd be open to an older kitten/young adult.
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