[AlwaysTexas]

Hi all - I'm a new yorkie owner. I'm having a problem that I hope you knowledgeable yorkie owners can help me with. I've had my little boy for 5 weeks now. He weighs approximately 3 lbs, 4 ounces. I also have a resident cat (persian) that I've had since she was 11 weeks old, she's now almost 3 years. She's never been a real friendly cat or what you'd call a lap kitty. She weighs I would guess 10 - 12 lbs. I had reservations when bringing my yorkie home and wondered if they would tolerate each other. Here's my problem, the cat seems to be becoming more aggressive with my pup. It started out that they would just smell each other and the puppy being a puppy took the cats raised paws as her wanting to play, so the puppy would try to engage her in play and the cat would run, which made the puppy pursue the cat. Now the cat runs and then turns on the dog, slapping at him and yesterday she actually leaped in the air and came down on him with her paws wrapped around him. Had I of not screamed at her and been standing right there, I don't know what would of happened. I of course monitor their interactions to prevent her from becoming aggressive with him but it seems to be getting worse. I'm afraid she will one day hurt him. Not only is this happening, it's almost impossible to keep them separated in my home, as well as my puppys interest in the cat litter box so it seems my home is in total chaos. I've thought of rehoming the cat but I feel bad because I am the one that invited this little one into our lives but she's just not having it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. My baby is crated during the day while I'm at work so I know she can't get to him while I'm gone, but I'm afraid that one day she'll be quicker than I am and will get to him when my eyes are diverted or head is turned. Help.