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leximax · 09-19-2005, 04:37 PM

I have 3 cats and 3 yorkies and yes they do chase my cats but my cats know how to get away from them by jumping on the table etc. out of their reach and it doesn't seem to bother them and yes I yell at them to leave them alone but they just chase & bark & forget!

bubbles4blossom · 09-20-2005, 04:23 PM

I don't hate cats its just that if i had to choose i would choose the yorkie.I mean if your going to spend that kind of money on a dog you must really want one.I guess i would have to see who was there 1st also.If you have had the cats for 2 years and the dog a few months than the cats win.But before i would get rid of the dog i spent my whole lifes savings on (how expencive they are)i would find some way to train the pup.Even if i had to pay someone.Really there has to be a better way than to get rid of any of your faimly members.

Heather

MeganS · 09-20-2005, 04:27 PM

i agree. we've ahd my cats for 9 and 6 years, and i defenatly wouldn't give them up before the dog, and i'd never want to give up my baby. you're right, heather, there must be a better way then getting rid of him.

Ladylavender · 09-21-2005, 07:19 AM

I'm sorry, but I do sympathize and know what you are going thru. I have had a cat, Lucie for 7 years. she is spayed and declawed. Inside cat, never out. Her house is her territory! Now enter Millie - 12 wk old innocent. Wants to play with the cat, get's alot of the attention from us (has too, she's a puppy and we are vigiliant in her potty training, learining manners, ect) and is well.... a puppy with puppy behavior. She has taken over everything! and Lucie does not like it! period! So while Millie wants to play and chase her, Lucie sees her as a territorial perpetrator. Lucie will hiss, growl, stalk Millie (not in a good way either, very mean and out to get her). Can't control the behavior by sending Lucie outside, because Lucie is an indoor cat. Millie attempts to eat food from the Cat bowl, now Lucie won't let Millie near the kitchen where both bowls are. Lucie waits around corners waiting for Millie to show up. Thank God Lucie is declawed or else Millie would have been hurt and scarred severely, by now.

It has been quite burdomsome in trying to keep them apart! Millie for the most part is not the initiator of the fights, Lucie is. (and by the way, I am getting real tired of hearing all the feral growling and hissing, too).

but we are keeping on keeping on. Some days are better than others. We have been using the spray bottle quite a lot. Lucie really hates it!

Talked to my vet about it and all he said is you've got to let them work it out on their own. So when Millie got bigger, we started letting the fights happen (before that we were stopping them), to get them out of the way and to let them decide on hierarchy, but we all have a long way to go!

Lucie has had to give up a lot. Poor thing. But is can get very very fustrating!

wendybee · 09-21-2005, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

hey c'mon thats not fair. i have cats and they're just as much my babies as my dogs. i know a lot of people feel the same way.

i agree with megan, iv got 4 cats and wouldnt even think of getting rid of them and nor would many other people, its your problem you dont like cats not the cats

wendy and rosie

krystenah · 09-21-2005, 10:10 PM

I've had my cats for 2 years, one yorkie for 1 1/2 yrs, and another yorkie for 6 months.. My yorkie chases my cats too, but they know how to get away.. and sometimes play back with them. And I've seen several times when my cat would rub up against my yorkies for affection. Unless they are actually hurting each other, I wouldn't consider giving up any of them.

Tiggerwit · 09-22-2005, 11:49 AM

My apologies to Rustyboy for stepping on toes by posting this before she might, but I wanted to let you guys know that I received a email from her this morning. She's going to keep Rusty. She's been using some of the tips you guys gave her and it seems to be helping. I'm so glad it all worked out. Best wishes to Rusty and his mama.

chachi · 09-22-2005, 12:36 PM

Oh thats great news!

MeganS · 09-22-2005, 01:25 PM

thats wonderful news!!! so glad she decided to keep him!!!

dianne · 09-22-2005, 01:43 PM

Can I ask you guys why would you declaw a cat? Ive got 3 and Ive never heard of such a thing,Also my cairn has always chased and harrased my cats but they still come in side and smooch him and they certainly put him in his place.

chachi · 09-22-2005, 02:15 PM

I got mine declawed so they didnt tear up the furniture.

Thorsmomma · 09-22-2005, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dianne

Can I ask you guys why would you declaw a cat? Ive got 3 and Ive never heard of such a thing,Also my cairn has always chased and harrased my cats but they still come in side and smooch him and they certainly put him in his place.

Some people do it to stop them from scratching furniture etc. There are other alternatives to declawing a cat. There is certain tape you can use on the couch and they don't like the feeling on their paws, there is spray etc. It is extremely painful to them. When I got Thor neutered I went through an organization that paid for most of the spay/neuter. And on the contract (which is good for cats and dogs) they stated that if anyone tried to use the certificate with a declaw that the certificate was viod because it is cruel, extremely painful, and psychologically damaging. Can you imagine having your nail beds removed? Yikes, it doesn't seem nice! Thor loves to chase our cat and he has claws so I do worry about his eyes, but he just has to learn. I have started using the squirt gun as suggested by a few people here and it is very effective. Thor has also learned to protect his face by approaching th cat butt first and peeking around his butt to 'play' with the cat.

Hannah

Saragp · 09-27-2005, 11:47 AM

I too have my 2 cats declawed. I didn't want to but I also didn't want them to become outside cats. Growing up all our cats were outside cats and it just tore me up when they just disappeared. So I kept them inside and the furniture and even the wallpaper started to shred. Tried water bottles, cans with pennies, but it just wasn't working. So I had my 1st declawed. I cried & cried. And when the 2nd came along, I did it to him; I didn't think it would be fare to the first one. More for fighting reasons.
I have stopped on the cat dept. I can't do it again to another cat. But I must say that when they want to come and kneed on you, it doesn't hurt.

My cats have learned to make up without their claws. They can beat up my dogs very well. And when the chi's start to chase them or my GSP begins to stalk, they know how to leave the room. I have a baby gate that separates the kitchen to the living room. So the cats have their area and the dogs have theirs too.

They CAN all learn to live together. It just takes some time.

Mydogkelsey · 09-27-2005, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dianne

Can I ask you guys why would you declaw a cat? Ive got 3 and Ive never heard of such a thing,Also my cairn has always chased and harrased my cats but they still come in side and smooch him and they certainly put him in his place.

A lot of cats scratch furniture and scratch kids..
I brought my Kelsey over my parents house and they have a cat. Kelsey was curious and wanted to play with the cat I suppose and next thing I know the cat has scratched Kelsey in the eye!

Her eye was full of blood and worried the living pageeba's out of me! I took her to the vet and they gave me an ointment so she is fine now..but you never know...it could've been a lot worse. BUT..that is why some people declaw their cats! lol

cnaff · 10-28-2017, 11:34 AM

I brought home a 2 yo recently neutered rescue on Oct. 5 who was deemed "cat friendly" at the shelter's assessment. My cat wasn't happy so hissed and ran off, and of course my new Yorkie thought what a fun game and chased her. Went online for some research and found several good articles about why you must never let your dog chase the cat when introducing them (worst case scenario, dog may one day encounter a clawed cat and lose an eye). Chasing a cat or any other animal is a behavioral issue because all dogs should be be able to be called off (whether it's a confrontation with another dog, cat, horse, mailman, child, etc. etc.) Thank goodness my new pup, Bowie, has shown that he knows what "No", "leave it" "drop it" and "come here" means. The goal is to teach the dog to ignore the cat until the cat warms up to them (dogs love to play chase by nature). Per one article's recommendation I've also put up child gates on two rooms which gives the cat a couple of safe haven rooms until she could get used to his presence without running and triggering a play chase response. They can now occupy the same space without him chasing her at all.

09-20-2005, 04:27 PM	#18
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	i agree. we've ahd my cats for 9 and 6 years, and i defenatly wouldn't give them up before the dog, and i'd never want to give up my baby. you're right, heather, there must be a better way then getting rid of him. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

09-21-2005, 07:19 AM	#19
Ladylavender YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Soddy Daisy, TN Posts: 733	I'm sorry, but I do sympathize and know what you are going thru. I have had a cat, Lucie for 7 years. she is spayed and declawed. Inside cat, never out. Her house is her territory! Now enter Millie - 12 wk old innocent. Wants to play with the cat, get's alot of the attention from us (has too, she's a puppy and we are vigiliant in her potty training, learining manners, ect) and is well.... a puppy with puppy behavior. She has taken over everything! and Lucie does not like it! period! So while Millie wants to play and chase her, Lucie sees her as a territorial perpetrator. Lucie will hiss, growl, stalk Millie (not in a good way either, very mean and out to get her). Can't control the behavior by sending Lucie outside, because Lucie is an indoor cat. Millie attempts to eat food from the Cat bowl, now Lucie won't let Millie near the kitchen where both bowls are. Lucie waits around corners waiting for Millie to show up. Thank God Lucie is declawed or else Millie would have been hurt and scarred severely, by now. It has been quite burdomsome in trying to keep them apart! Millie for the most part is not the initiator of the fights, Lucie is. (and by the way, I am getting real tired of hearing all the feral growling and hissing, too). but we are keeping on keeping on. Some days are better than others. We have been using the spray bottle quite a lot. Lucie really hates it! Talked to my vet about it and all he said is you've got to let them work it out on their own. So when Millie got bigger, we started letting the fights happen (before that we were stopping them), to get them out of the way and to let them decide on hierarchy, but we all have a long way to go! Lucie has had to give up a lot. Poor thing. But is can get very very fustrating! Last edited by Ladylavender; 09-21-2005 at 07:22 AM.

09-21-2005, 10:10 PM	#21
krystenah YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 386	I've had my cats for 2 years, one yorkie for 1 1/2 yrs, and another yorkie for 6 months.. My yorkie chases my cats too, but they know how to get away.. and sometimes play back with them. And I've seen several times when my cat would rub up against my yorkies for affection. Unless they are actually hurting each other, I wouldn't consider giving up any of them. __________________ Benji and Chloe

09-22-2005, 12:36 PM	#23
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Oh thats great news! __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-22-2005, 01:25 PM	#24
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	thats wonderful news!!! so glad she decided to keep him!!! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

09-19-2005, 04:37 PM	#16
leximax Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hazleton, PA Posts: 186	I have 3 cats and 3 yorkies and yes they do chase my cats but my cats know how to get away from them by jumping on the table etc. out of their reach and it doesn't seem to bother them and yes I yell at them to leave them alone but they just chase & bark & forget!

09-20-2005, 04:23 PM	#17
bubbles4blossom YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Liberty Center Ohio Posts: 252	I don't hate cats its just that if i had to choose i would choose the yorkie.I mean if your going to spend that kind of money on a dog you must really want one.I guess i would have to see who was there 1st also.If you have had the cats for 2 years and the dog a few months than the cats win.But before i would get rid of the dog i spent my whole lifes savings on (how expencive they are)i would find some way to train the pup.Even if i had to pay someone.Really there has to be a better way than to get rid of any of your faimly members. Heather

09-22-2005, 11:49 AM	#22
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	My apologies to Rustyboy for stepping on toes by posting this before she might, but I wanted to let you guys know that I received a email from her this morning. She's going to keep Rusty. She's been using some of the tips you guys gave her and it seems to be helping. I'm so glad it all worked out. Best wishes to Rusty and his mama.

09-22-2005, 01:43 PM	#25
dianne YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,002	Can I ask you guys why would you declaw a cat? Ive got 3 and Ive never heard of such a thing,Also my cairn has always chased and harrased my cats but they still come in side and smooch him and they certainly put him in his place. __________________ Dianne & Prudence

09-22-2005, 02:15 PM	#26
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I got mine declawed so they didnt tear up the furniture. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

09-27-2005, 11:47 AM	#28
Saragp YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 335	I too have my 2 cats declawed. I didn't want to but I also didn't want them to become outside cats. Growing up all our cats were outside cats and it just tore me up when they just disappeared. So I kept them inside and the furniture and even the wallpaper started to shred. Tried water bottles, cans with pennies, but it just wasn't working. So I had my 1st declawed. I cried & cried. And when the 2nd came along, I did it to him; I didn't think it would be fare to the first one. More for fighting reasons. I have stopped on the cat dept. I can't do it again to another cat. But I must say that when they want to come and kneed on you, it doesn't hurt. My cats have learned to make up without their claws. They can beat up my dogs very well. And when the chi's start to chase them or my GSP begins to stalk, they know how to leave the room. I have a baby gate that separates the kitchen to the living room. So the cats have their area and the dogs have theirs too. They CAN all learn to live together. It just takes some time. __________________ Sara & "The Kids" Visit ALL my fur-kids through Bailey! Bailey: www.dogster.com/?151175

10-28-2017, 11:34 AM	#30
cnaff YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: green bay, wi USA Posts: 5	I brought home a 2 yo recently neutered rescue on Oct. 5 who was deemed "cat friendly" at the shelter's assessment. My cat wasn't happy so hissed and ran off, and of course my new Yorkie thought what a fun game and chased her. Went online for some research and found several good articles about why you must never let your dog chase the cat when introducing them (worst case scenario, dog may one day encounter a clawed cat and lose an eye). Chasing a cat or any other animal is a behavioral issue because all dogs should be be able to be called off (whether it's a confrontation with another dog, cat, horse, mailman, child, etc. etc.) Thank goodness my new pup, Bowie, has shown that he knows what "No", "leave it" "drop it" and "come here" means. The goal is to teach the dog to ignore the cat until the cat warms up to them (dogs love to play chase by nature). Per one article's recommendation I've also put up child gates on two rooms which gives the cat a couple of safe haven rooms until she could get used to his presence without running and triggering a play chase response. They can now occupy the same space without him chasing her at all.