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My cat is attacking new small dog
My young 15 pound cat has started stalking and lunging for my new small, timid
yorkie rescue I brought home last Sat. The dog just cowers and the cat knows he can do whatever he wants to and she won't fight back. Thus far, I have been able to stop it before he hurts her. I think he thinks she is prey of some sort - like a squirrel. All the literature I can find on the net is about dogs attacking cats. Has anyone else experienced this with their cats? Any suggestions? I keep them separated as best I can. This poor little yorkie has had a horrible life and deserves better than this. I have tried to give the cat extra attention but that hasn't worked. The first couple of days they were fine. It has been getting worse. I don't know what to do to improve things. Help!! Thanks! |
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"Kailey11" wrote in message ... My young 15 pound cat has started stalking and lunging for my new small, timid yorkie rescue I brought home last Sat. The dog just cowers and the cat knows he can do whatever he wants to and she won't fight back. Thus far, I have been able to stop it before he hurts her. I think he thinks she is prey of some sort - like a squirrel. All the literature I can find on the net is about dogs attacking cats. Has anyone else experienced this with their cats? Any suggestions? I keep them separated as best I can. This poor little yorkie has had a horrible life and deserves better than this. I have tried to give the cat extra attention but that hasn't worked. The first couple of days they were fine. It has been getting worse. I don't know what to do to improve things. Help!! Thanks! You haven't owned the dog very long; certainly not long enough to form the same bond that you have with your cat. Like you said already, the dog deserves a better home; so simply give the dog back. There are other needy dogs that could do just fine in your home. Why go thru a lot of trouble experimenting with changes in your home that would never be as good for that particular dog as a better home than yours? |
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"Kailey11" wrote in message ... My young 15 pound cat has started stalking and lunging for my new small, timid yorkie rescue I brought home last Sat. The dog just cowers and the cat knows he can do whatever he wants to and she won't fight back. Thus far, I have been able to stop it before he hurts her. I think he thinks she is prey of some sort - like a squirrel. All the literature I can find on the net is about dogs attacking cats. Has anyone else experienced this with their cats? Any suggestions? I keep them separated as best I can. This poor little yorkie has had a horrible life and deserves better than this. I have tried to give the cat extra attention but that hasn't worked. The first couple of days they were fine. It has been getting worse. I don't know what to do to improve things. Help!! Thanks! You haven't owned the dog very long; certainly not long enough to form the same bond that you have with your cat. Like you said already, the dog deserves a better home; so simply give the dog back. There are other needy dogs that could do just fine in your home. Why go thru a lot of trouble experimenting with changes in your home that would never be as good for that particular dog as a better home than yours? |
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"Kailey11" wrote in message ... My young 15 pound cat has started stalking and lunging for my new small, timid yorkie rescue Is your cat neutered? |
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"Kailey11" wrote in message ... My young 15 pound cat has started stalking and lunging for my new small, timid yorkie rescue Is your cat neutered? |
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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. -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "Knack" wrote in message news:b8AQb.25061 You haven't owned the dog very long; certainly not long enough to form the same bond that you have with your cat. Like you said already, the dog deserves a better home; so simply give the dog back. There are other needy dogs that could do just fine in your home. Why go thru a lot of trouble experimenting with changes in your home that would never be as good for that particular dog as a better home than yours? |
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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. -- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "Knack" wrote in message news:b8AQb.25061 You haven't owned the dog very long; certainly not long enough to form the same bond that you have with your cat. Like you said already, the dog deserves a better home; so simply give the dog back. There are other needy dogs that could do just fine in your home. Why go thru a lot of trouble experimenting with changes in your home that would never be as good for that particular dog as a better home than yours? |
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Yes,he is neutered. Since he was 6 weeks old (much to early for my preference).
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