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1. A gate is a good idea...

Reply to charlie and algernon (Original post)

Thu Aug 15, 2013, 01:09 PM

Aug 2013

not because it will keep the cat and dog apart, but a short gate is usually high enough to stop a Shih Tzu but low enough for a cat to easily hop. The important thing is to give your cat the ability to eat, poo and pee and rest without the dog bothering her. Eventually they will become friends but if your kitty is shy she will appreciate a safe option until they are both acclimated.

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Need to introduce my shy cat to a dog household [View all] charlie and algernon Aug 2013 OP

A gate is a good idea... Walk away Aug 2013 #1

That's good advice. Maybe you can find Auntie Bush Aug 2013 #2

yeah, I figured the gate would be the second phase charlie and algernon Aug 2013 #4

I have never been in this situation, Curmudgeoness Aug 2013 #3

Oh I've done the cat and cat introduction before charlie and algernon Aug 2013 #5

eventually they'll figure out how to peacefully co-exist TorchTheWitch Aug 2013 #7

I second this completely! hamsterjill Aug 2013 #6

You could also prepare them before applegrove Aug 2013 #8

UPDATE: So far so good charlie and algernon Aug 2013 #9