And is this expression true, if you carefully monitor the relationship of these pets? It would seem that there are many examples of such enmity, but have you ever thought about the fact that the situation is somewhat exaggerated? Where did we get such stereotypes? Correctly, from the behavior of cats and dogs seen on the street, when seeing the cat rushing, the bobik starts chasing his victim with a loud bark. However, analyzing such behavior, it is worthwhile to understand that the dog is, first of all, a hunter, and, obeying this ancient instinct, it pursues the cat just as it will run after any fast moving object - a child slipping on a toboggan from a hill, squirrel in a park or a man running after a bus. And, as a rule, after catching up with his "victim", the dog will sniff it peacefully and run further. But it's very rare to catch up. Someone will say that a cat is also a predator by nature, why does it run away from a dog? Here the answer is obvious: cats are more prudent than creatures, therefore, seeing the enemy larger, the cat tries to retreat away from possible troubles. But when a cat sees that the enemy is not so big, it may well not go anywhere, but stand in a menacing pose, bristling, hissing and releasing claws, and if the dog is not at all small, it may well get a cat from the cat on the tip of the nose , the touch to which is very sensitive and painful.
But, despite all of the above, there are other examples, when a cat and a dog peacefully get along in one house or apartment. For those who decided to bring under one roof both pets, give some useful advice.
1. An ideal option in order to peacefully get along with the cat and dog, there will be a simultaneous establishment of a puppy and a kitten. Animals that grow together quickly get used to each other and begin to understand that they do not represent any danger to each other, and an inquisitive neighbor, on the contrary, can become a good friend and companion for games. At the initial stage, there is not much difference in size, in addition, many hunting instincts appear with age, so small puppies will not be interested in chasing cats in the same way as adult dogs.
2. It is not usually difficult and the situation when one of this pair is an adult animal, and another is a baby. The adult cat, as a rule, is very friendly towards the puppy, sometimes even begins to take care of it. An adult dog, also feeling his superiority over a kitten, will assume the role of protector and patron.
3. The most difficult is the situation when the owners decided to settle two adults together. We recommend that this situation be avoided, since it is impossible to foresee how the adult cat and dog behave towards each other. Here much depends on the nature and temperament of your pets, which can manifest completely from an unknown side.
Regardless of whether the animals are grown up or small, we advise you to adhere to the general rules.
1.How friendly pets are not related to each other, each of them should have enough personal space , as well as a separate place for sleeping.
2. Also, special attention should be given to the owners to feed. Bowls for food and water should be each individual, in addition, it is desirable to put them in different corners of the room. Make sure that the cat or dog is not trying to taste the food of your neighbor. Of course, there are cases when animals will willingly share the contents of their bowls with each other, but you still need to make sure that such generosity is mutual and does not irritate one of the pets.
And most importantly - do not forget that your pets are the same full members of the family who need your attention, care and communication. Do not choose a favorite from them, but generously and equally share with them your warmth and affection, and then peace and mutual understanding among all the inhabitants of the house will be provided to you. Is it worth it to get a cat, if the house already has a dog, it's up to you.