New kitten does not get along with dogs

kylie77

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I just adopted a new kitten today. It is understandable that he is frightened, but he pfisss's at everything! I do not know how to get him and my 2 dogs to get along. I knew t would take some time for them to get used to each other. Does anyone have any advice how to make this easier? I really don't want to be forced to return him, but I may have no choice.
 

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Seriously, you have to give it some time! You just got him today? It's already scary enough being in a new house. You need to do slow introductions with the dogs.
 

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Originally Posted by Kylie77

I just adopted a new kitten today. It is understandable that he is frightened, but he pfisss's at everything! I do not know how to get him and my 2 dogs to get along. I knew t would take some time for them to get used to each other. Does anyone have any advice how to make this easier? I really don't want to be forced to return him, but I may have no choice.
Here's a link on how to introduce cats to dogs.

http://www.thecatsite.com/Behavior/5...s-to-Dogs.html

It will take time. Don't forget to follow the links to steps 2 & 3.
 

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It's pretty much similar as introducing a new cat into a house with other cats.
I consider myself lucky, my kitty took to my dog immediately and they slept together after 1 week.
 
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