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yavenay · 03-18-2011, 05:09 AM

When I got my yorkie, my cat was 10 yrs old and while they are not the best of friends, they are able to co-exist peacefully together. It did take some time to get a adjusted but for the most part they tolerate each other.

I will say this, Brandi my yorkie is very possessive. The only time they do get into a fight is when they both want my attention at the same time. Zoey the cat is capable of sharing me with Brandi, however Brandi is not. She gets very possesive and jealous if I show the cat too much attention or if the cat wants to lay on my lap. You'll just have to make sure to try and correct that behavior should it arise. Other than that, they just sort of exist in the same space without any fighting at all.

Your yorkie is still a puppy so just make sure the kitty has a place to escape that's all her own when she's not in the mood to deal with the playfulness of a puppy.

One other thing, make sure you place the kitty's food dish somewhere up high. My cat for the first 3 days almost starved before I realized Brandi was eating her food too.lol

03-18-2011, 05:09 AM	#5
yavenay Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delaware Posts: 2,663	When I got my yorkie, my cat was 10 yrs old and while they are not the best of friends, they are able to co-exist peacefully together. It did take some time to get a adjusted but for the most part they tolerate each other. I will say this, Brandi my yorkie is very possessive. The only time they do get into a fight is when they both want my attention at the same time. Zoey the cat is capable of sharing me with Brandi, however Brandi is not. She gets very possesive and jealous if I show the cat too much attention or if the cat wants to lay on my lap. You'll just have to make sure to try and correct that behavior should it arise. Other than that, they just sort of exist in the same space without any fighting at all. Your yorkie is still a puppy so just make sure the kitty has a place to escape that's all her own when she's not in the mood to deal with the playfulness of a puppy. One other thing, make sure you place the kitty's food dish somewhere up high. My cat for the first 3 days almost starved before I realized Brandi was eating her food too.lol Last edited by yavenay; 03-18-2011 at 05:10 AM.