I have a new kitten, but already have a dog. I followed the advice that sites gave me; getting each pet used to the other pet's scent, and then putting the kitten on a cage so that they can see eachother and my dog is in control. The kitten defends himself, arching his back and hissing. The dog just stands there staring at it and shaking uncontrollably. The kitten also met my neighbour's cat through the glass of the window, and my neighbour's cat reacted the same way as the dog did.
I'm a little worried about how obsessed the dog is with the kitten. She will sit with her nose pressed under the door sniffing at the cat for hours, and she keeps peeing there. Is this distress or excitement, and is it a normal reaction? Should I wait until the kitten can go outdoors and see how he gets on with the neighbour's cat before I let the dog get to know him?
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New kitten and my dog
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Who is peeing on the floor, the dog, or the kitten?
I wouldn't let the kitten outside at all. Usually cats that don't live in the same household fight outdoors. Also, there are a lot of risks. Your kitten could catch a diease, or be killed by something.
Your dog probably just wants to sniff the kitten. The kitten is scared because a dog is big. They may need to meet nose to nose. The kitten may give your dog a swip off the nose. But they should be able to learn to live together.
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I have to agree with Jaime. Let them meet. The dog doesn't sound like it plans on killing the kitten and the kitten may swat the dogs nose but trust me, my dog can tell you that no dog has ever died from that. Sounds to me that the dog is getting excited smelling a furry under the door and not being able to see it. Keep the dog on a leash when they meet so you can yank it back if it gets to excited.
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