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craig46

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Hi all. I am new to this forum and need some advice. I am moving in with my girlfiend in the next few weeks (lucky me) and of course my cat, BJ, is coming along also.The problem is that she has a dog! He is a nice small dog who, from what I have seen, is kinda neutral towards cats. he does not chase them (outside) and just ignores them, really.

My cat BJ, came from a rescue centre 9 months ago and is a very affectionate neutered tom of about 6 years old. He was a stray for about 2 years and then was taken in by a family who emigrated after 3 years and put him in the home, where I got him from.

Any advice on the best way to handle the move/introduction would be very much appreciated!
 

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Here is an article on Introducing Cats to Dogs. Remember to take it slow. When you first move in, limit BJ to a room in the house where he has food and a litter box so he can adjust to the move. Then start the introductions.
 

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Feed the dog in a room where the cats are (though not when they eat). I found that all my cats will hang out around the dog and his bowl looking for handouts and incidentally become totally ok with the dog as a result. They're all best friends now!
 

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Originally Posted by Larke

I found that all my cats will hang out around the dog and his bowl looking for handouts
Be careful doing that. One of my sisters dogs is very cat friendly but not when he eats. If the cats come near his bowl he'll snap at them, even though he's fine when humans taking his food away.
 
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