Who hasn't heard it said more than once that cats and dogs don't get along? This, although it may be true in many cases, is not always the case. If we socialize them correctly and ensure that both the cat and the dog respect each other, the friendship that will emerge between them will be wonderful.
So if you've ever thought about adopting a dog with a cat, or vice versa, and you don't know how to get them to get along, follow these tips to improve the coexistence between dogs and cats.
Socialize the puppy
If you have a kitten or a puppy, the first thing I recommend you do is that you socialize him with other animals. It is very easy for puppies to get along with any furry one, as long as they introduce themselves little by little, keeping one in a room for a few days and exchanging beds until the fifth day they are officially presented; on the other hand, it costs adults considerably more.
Adopt a furry that has a similar character
So that they both get along, it is essential that the two have more or less the same character. If you bring home a very active furry and you already have one that is rather calm, chances are they will not get along very well. On the contrary, if both are calm or both very restless, they will get along wonderfully.
Dog big or small?
It depends on several things: the size of the house, the character it has, how the cat is, and also yourself. If the dog has had contact with cats before and has not had any problems, the size will not be the same. Now, if your cat has never seen a dog before, it is advisable that you adopt a small one, just in case.
Set limits
Both the dog and the cat. You cannot let them bite or scratch, neither the furniture, nor the people, nor themselves if it is with the intention of doing harm (You will know that there are problems when the hair on their backs and tails stands on end, they stare at each other, they growl and the cat hiss). Although you should keep in mind that you should not meddle too much in their relationship. Protect them, yes, but force them to be together when at that moment they prefer to be apart, no.
Reward them
The prizes cannot be missed. Give a lot of pampering to both of you so they know how much you love them. Surprise them from time to time with special food (cans or homemade food), or pick them up as soon as you arrive and give them lots of kisses.
Cats can get along with dogs, if we give them a hand 🙂.