OK i think about aboutto upset my household were getting a dog i have 4 cats 2 adults and 2 kittens (even tho 1 is massive and the sizeof his mum ) (and yes they have now been done ) anyway what the best way to intraduce this doggy to them the dog is used to cats as already lives with them but mine have never been around dogs ever ihave stair gates so the cats can escapeand the dog cant get to them

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So the dogs already live with the cats but don't mix with each other? Hmm, not sure if that will make it easier or more difficult. Do the dogs chase the cats at the moment? Will the cats stand up to the dogs or just run away normally?

they mix as far as i knowim not worried aboutthe dog immoreworried about howmy cats will be haveing never seen a dog they dont goout at the moment not since we moved 7 weeks ago ive alowed them to but they looked outthe door and ran back in

My two cats have always come into a dogs home but Snoopy only loves Duke so knew it would be difficult when we had our latest pup Clover. We let Clover make herself at home and mother cat Poppy was fine and mothered her but Snoopy was not happy but she's learnt to deal with her by staying out of her way and Clover has learnt not to upset Snoopy. They learn how to deal with one another a cats advantage is they can get out of the way if they want to
Good Luck but I'm sure things will be fine mine are all one big happy family now.

The dog will need to get to know your cats as part of the family- it will be easier since he has known cats before- but that doesnt mean he won't try it on with new cats. Babygates are a must- so you've got step one done. I would keep the dog on lead and muzzled and watch his reaction, treat him for calm behaviour and remove cats from the room if he gets excited.

Take it slow And good luck

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