Your Dogs and Cats Can Actually Live Together: But How?

Animal lovers would surely like to have as many animals as possible at home. They'd love to have as many as they can fit at home and afford to feed and maintain - and all the while remain acceptable to their families. That sometimes means having animals that might not be able to live together under one roof, at least that's how those animals are perceived. And the perfect example of that are cats and dogs.
The problem with having those two pets live just besides each other indoors is that it has always been known to everyone that cats and dogs just don't get along. But if you really like both then you need to find a solution to that problem. And above all that you need to have the patience to try and use whatever solution you do come up with.

Let's suppose that you already own one of two - let's say that you already have a dog and would like to introduce a cat into the household, or it could be the other way around and you'd like to introduce a dog when you already have a cat. You would need to remember some steps on how to do it right and here are some that you could try to do:

• Probably the most important thing to remember is that you would need to introduce cats and dogs to each other while they are still quite young. The reasons for this are obvious enough, so that they could still get used to each other very early on.


• A great starting point for the puppies should be when they are still less than three months old and for kittens when they are not yet over seven weeks of age.


• The kitten should be introduced while the dog is being supervised or probably when on a leash. This should be done a few times over a few week's time to make the two comfortable with being near each other and aware of each other's presence.


• It should be a positive experience overall for your dog - which means that he should be given rewards whenever he behaves properly. Any unfriendly move or behavior towards the kitten should given some form of reprimand, although shouting at the dog is not advised.


• While still in the process of being introduced to an adult cat, a puppy should not be allowed to just freely wander within the house.


• A special place or area should be given to the cat that the dog does not have an access to. Remember to put some food, water, and of course a litter box in that place.


• Broom the cat and your dog privately from one another. Each of those pets requires your special care and attention and should be given what they really need.





Add caption



Add caption

• The puppy should be placed inside a cage and then allow the cat to come closer. Or the cat can be placed right on a table and you should reassure him by petting, while at the same time the dog is sitting or lying down on the floor very near you and the cat.

If you are looking for affordable pet insurance for your precious furry family members, then you are in the right place. We offer dog insurance and cat insurance at prices you can afford. Our cheap pet insurance plans provide you the best coverage for your money.