My cat is attacking new small dog

Yes,he is neutered. Since he was 6 weeks old (much to early for my preference).

I haven't put them together immediately and at first they sniffed each other
and it seemed to be okay. It was later that the male cat, Kobey, decided to
attack my yorkie. This has been very hard for me. I love the little yorkie but
the cats were here first. The yorkie was apparently a breeder in a puppy mill
and then adopted by a family that had small children that harrassed her. She is
afraid of her own shadow and obviously physically abused. So sad as she
deserves a wonderful home for herself.

I haven't put them together immediately and at first they sniffed each other
and it seemed to be okay. It was later that the male cat, Kobey, decided to
attack my yorkie. This has been very hard for me. I love the little yorkie but
the cats were here first. The yorkie was apparently a breeder in a puppy mill
and then adopted by a family that had small children that harrassed her. She is
afraid of her own shadow and obviously physically abused. So sad as she
deserves a wonderful home for herself.

Cat Protector wrote:
I have to agree. Give the dog back. I have to wonder why people mix cats and
dogs to begin with in the same household? If the OP wanted another animal
then get another cat so they can keep each other company.


God you're an idiot. Have you ever owned a dog? My dog gets a lot of
companionship from two of my cats and they like him. Lots of dogs and
cats get along wonderfully, try to actually know what you're talking
about before you spout off.

Cat Protector wrote:
I have to agree. Give the dog back. I have to wonder why people mix cats and
dogs to begin with in the same household? If the OP wanted another animal
then get another cat so they can keep each other company.


God you're an idiot. Have you ever owned a dog? My dog gets a lot of
companionship from two of my cats and they like him. Lots of dogs and
cats get along wonderfully, try to actually know what you're talking
about before you spout off.

in article , Kailey11 at
wrote on 1/24/04 8:26 PM:

I haven't put them together immediately and at first they sniffed each other
and it seemed to be okay. It was later that the male cat, Kobey, decided to
attack my yorkie. This has been very hard for me. I love the little yorkie but
the cats were here first. The yorkie was apparently a breeder in a puppy mill
and then adopted by a family that had small children that harrassed her. She
is
afraid of her own shadow and obviously physically abused. So sad as she
deserves a wonderful home for herself.

I guess I would say start over. I think it can work if you go much more
gradually. You've only had the dog a week. Also, there is a product called
Feliway which you could get to see if it helps calm the cat down a bit.
Otherwise, I just think that you should go back to separate rooms with small
amounts of exposure. I think you definitely need to slow it down.

Karen

in article , Kailey11 at
wrote on 1/24/04 8:26 PM:

I haven't put them together immediately and at first they sniffed each other
and it seemed to be okay. It was later that the male cat, Kobey, decided to
attack my yorkie. This has been very hard for me. I love the little yorkie but
the cats were here first. The yorkie was apparently a breeder in a puppy mill
and then adopted by a family that had small children that harrassed her. She
is
afraid of her own shadow and obviously physically abused. So sad as she
deserves a wonderful home for herself.

I guess I would say start over. I think it can work if you go much more
gradually. You've only had the dog a week. Also, there is a product called
Feliway which you could get to see if it helps calm the cat down a bit.
Otherwise, I just think that you should go back to separate rooms with small
amounts of exposure. I think you definitely need to slow it down.

Karen

Karen Chuplis wrote:

in article lGDQb.13327$zy3.5475@okepread01, Cat Protector at
wrote on 1/24/04 6:00 PM:


I have to agree. Give the dog back. I have to wonder why people mix cats and
dogs to begin with in the same household? If the OP wanted another animal
then get another cat so they can keep each other company.


Cats and dogs can do fine together. The thing is you need to do a gradual
introduction. One week is not gradual. Google "introducing pets" and you
will find many good links. I grew up with dogs and cats that never had a
problem together but we didn't just put them together right off the bat. One
of our dogs absolutely took care of kittens like her own babies.

Karen


So does my dog. Every foster kitten I've had has been groomed and
cuddled by Bubbas. Indeed the key is slow introductions. I think if you
even google this group about dogs and cats you can find info.

Karen Chuplis wrote:

in article lGDQb.13327$zy3.5475@okepread01, Cat Protector at
wrote on 1/24/04 6:00 PM:


I have to agree. Give the dog back. I have to wonder why people mix cats and
dogs to begin with in the same household? If the OP wanted another animal
then get another cat so they can keep each other company.


Cats and dogs can do fine together. The thing is you need to do a gradual
introduction. One week is not gradual. Google "introducing pets" and you
will find many good links. I grew up with dogs and cats that never had a
problem together but we didn't just put them together right off the bat. One
of our dogs absolutely took care of kittens like her own babies.

Karen


So does my dog. Every foster kitten I've had has been groomed and
cuddled by Bubbas. Indeed the key is slow introductions. I think if you
even google this group about dogs and cats you can find info.

"Laura R." wrote in message
.. .
circa Sat, 24 Jan 2004 17:00:28 -0700, in rec.pets.cats.health+behav,
Cat Protector ) said,

I have to agree. Give the dog back. I have to wonder why people mix cats
and
dogs to begin with in the same household? If the OP wanted another
animal
then get another cat so they can keep each other company.

Oh, good lord. Please stop posting your worthless, inaccurate
"advice".

To the OP- What others have told you about starting over and
introducing the animals gradually is good advice. I wouldn't
surrender the dog just yet- I'd re-approach the introductions from a
different, more gradual angle.


If the OP needs an acceptable dog, it'll be a heck of a lot faster and
easier to replace the wimpy dog rather than to try to correct the
relationship between it and the cat. Obviously the OP isn't too particular
about dogs or that dog wouldn't be of the rescue variety. Should be a quick
and easy switch if it's done soon (before OP gets attached to it, and before
the return policy of the shelter expires for that dog).