My pit bull attacks my cats. How can I stop this dangerous behavior?

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How do I keep my pit bull from aggressively going after my cats? And why does she do it? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. Without being able to evaluate Oreo in person and watch her behavior with the cats, it's hard to say why she is doing this. It may be play-related behavior, fear-based aggression, or predatory aggression. Specific treatment recommendations will vary depending on the underlying cause. This is a very dangerous situation for your cats because Oreo is such a large, powerful dog, so I would strongly recommend getting in touch with a veterinary behaviorist or a good reward-based trainer who can work with you in person. You can search for one here: www.dacvb.org or here: www.ccpdt.org In the meantime, I would recommend keeping the cats physically separated from Oreo (in another room with the door closed) at all times to prevent any further problems until you can get a professional in to help.

My pit bull attacks my cats. How can I stop this dangerous behavior?

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