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10-21-2007, 04:32 PM | #16 |
LuvMyFurbaby Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami
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| My daughter has 2 cats and when I bring my bunch over they (the cats) stay clear of them. Now the last 2 times she has taken Cody over by himself they got more curious. The would sneak up behind Cody and sniff him. They would inch closer and closer until they were 2 feet away from each other. I think with time they will start to get along. At first you need to watch them like a hawk because the older cat did swat one of the dogs at first. Good Luck!
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10-21-2007, 04:38 PM | #17 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Georgia
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| Last year my youngest son gave me a Russian Blue for Christmas. She was declawed when I received her. The "Boy's", are always trying to find her and chase her. She weighs more than both of them put together. She mostly ignores them but tonight she bit one on the nose. (didn't draw blood) I was hoping that would put an end to the cat chasing. Wrong! They seem to want to chase her more now. I'm letting mother nature handle this one. If things get out of hand I'll step in only if I have to. |
10-21-2007, 04:46 PM | #18 | |
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Well of course it CAN happen, but a declawed cat could scratch a puppy with its back claws or bite its eye as well... A lot of things CAN happen but you shouldn't be advising to just declaw all cats because a puppy is brought into a home. Also cats can scratch each others eyes as well you know. And declawing will not at all guarantee that they will become friends. In fact, the cat might feel more defenseless and be more hostile to the dog because of being declawed I know a Bichon that lost one of its eyes because a lab's tail was wagging and hit it, damaging it badly. So does that mean we should amputate all dog's tails?
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10-21-2007, 04:58 PM | #19 | |
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Declawing cats is inhumane...it's an awful procedure and leaves the cat depressed with no defense mechanism. If you don't like a cat's claws, don't have a cat. It comes with the package...declawing is a human convenience... Read this: http://www.declawing.com/ | |
10-21-2007, 05:12 PM | #20 |
YT 500 Club Member | I'm not sure if I have advise, but our dog has been the queen bee here. We had a big cat (about 6 years old) when we got our puppy six years ago. We were worried that the cat would not do well with Sophie and maybe hurt her, since the cat is about 23 pounds. But, for some reason, Sophie has dominated the cat. After six years, they do occasionally play together, and they sleep on the bed together, not side by side, but on the same bed. We can't let them sleep on the bed when we are in it though because Sophie won't let the cat have our attention. Anyway, it takes time, but they do get along okay.
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10-21-2007, 05:24 PM | #21 | |
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The chances are probably pretty low. | |
10-21-2007, 06:38 PM | #22 | |
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my cat "fusses" at the dogs but has never hurt them.... Good Luck with your babies! d
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10-22-2007, 02:56 AM | #23 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Maine
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| Thanks everybody. No i'm not going to get them declawed because they hunt outside a lot. This is day 2 of the dog cat stand off, but it's better than it was. The cats have hissed, and jumped at the dog, so now he knows, or is begining to see what his place is. I think he just wants to play, and doesn't know why the cats don't want to, lol. |
10-22-2007, 03:22 AM | #24 |
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| There are also alternatives to declawing your cats. There are products out such as Soft Paws & Soft Claws that are relatively inexpensive. They are a smooth rubber type glove that fits over the cats nail and are easily put on. You replace them as needed and they come in different colors and sizes for your kitty. Your cat can still retract and extend it's claws naturally and claw as well, but without the damage to your furniture & pets.
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10-22-2007, 04:59 AM | #25 | |
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On to the cat situation, my cat and my two babies tollerate eachother, they will on occasion chase eachother around the house, the cat chases the dogs and they turn around and the dogs chase the cat. It will take time, if you cats do not like the puppy then the pup will learn to stay clear of the cats, just try to keep the nails cut short
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10-22-2007, 05:10 AM | #26 |
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| I have two cats who are not declawed (nor will they ever be). Bitsy loves to chase the cats whenever she has a chance. One of my cats tolerate Bitsy, even to the point of letting her bite on her ear and tail. My other cat wants nothing to do with her. When the cats have had enough, they will turn around and swat at her with their claws sheathed. The reason I know their claws are sheathed is because I've stuck my hands between them enough times to get Bitsy to stop chewing on the kitties and NOT ONCE have I felt a scratch. I've had Bitsy for 6 weeks now. In the beginning, she was relentless with the chasing. Now she can actually sit next to them on the couch without chasing them. |
10-22-2007, 05:17 AM | #27 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Indiana
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| We have had the same cat for over 20 years he is great with all of my babies. He sleeps with them he plays with them. He has never scratched any of these guys. He has protected him self against other dogs when he is out side but, he acts like he is one of the furbabies. It is too funny to watch him let the babies wash his face... They wrap their little front paws around his neck and hold on while he just stands there it's almost like he is saying "alright hurry up and get it over with"... Even then he has never acted aggressive toward them. I think it depends on the disposition of all of the animals. My furbabies are all very loving and they want to kiss everyone. Shadow is very tolerant of everything. But, we have had him since he was little and when we first brought Max home we let them get aquainted slowly on Shadows terms...I am sure that doesn't make any sense but, we just let Shadow come to meet him on his own. |
10-22-2007, 10:49 AM | #28 |
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| I have two cats (older and VERY cranky) and if they learned to get along with Lucy I think just about anyone can have the same peace. I would never consider declawing a cat (my opinion). I just watched them closely, kept my their nails short and trimmed and didn't allow them to be together unattended for the first several weeks. They hissed at her 24/7 for the first few days, but now when she isn't around they look for her! They get along great! Best of Luck...
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10-22-2007, 11:41 AM | #29 |
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| Good God, do NOT get the cats declawed...that's an amputation for the cats. Give the cats to me before you do that. What a terrible thing to do. Our cats and Yorkie get along pretty well. If the Yorkie is too overzealous in playing, I stop him. A lot of times, I'd rather that he don't bother the cats, so I'll just hold him away. |
10-22-2007, 03:46 PM | #30 |
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| I'm not sure Chloe and Lil'Man will ever like Brody. Brody on the other hand wants to be best buds with both of them. It's taken 3mos for Lil'Man and Brody to come to an understanding. Chloe still thinks he's some sort of rat to be terrorized at every opportunity. She'll actually hunt him, but never hurt him. Just scare the carp out of him. /sigh The good thing is I think Brody is starting to feel more at home. He's starting to give a little back to her. The signs are good that eventually Chloe will give him some space. She seemed to sense something wasn't normal when he came back from his neuter. She hasn't attacked him once and just seems to watch him when they're in the same room. Maybe they've found their balance. /crosses fingers
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