My cat is afraid of my dog. How can I help them become good friends?

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I have bee a dog and mouzee a cat . Mouzee is afraid of bee and bee always wants to eat her. Give me suggestions to make them friends. Pet's info: Cat | Devon Rex | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 6 days old | 5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Introducing them should be done slowly. I would keep them in rooms separated by a door. This way, they can get used to the smells and sounds of each other without contact. Make sure Mouzee has a litter box, food, and water in her room. You can also place a blanket with the Bee's smell in the kitten's room, and a blanket with the kitten's smell in the Bee's room. I would also consider get a Feliway for your kitten and a DAP for your puppy. These are pheromone diffusers that help with anxiety and should also help ease the transition. Once both pets seem relaxed with the current situation, swap rooms placing the kitten in the puppy's room and vice versa. You can do this switch several times over the course of the introductions. Once they are both comfortable with the smells of each other, it's time for them to meet face to face. I would introduce the puppy on a leash to the kitten while she is in a cat carrier or on the other side of a baby gate. Reward the puppy for being calm and quiet near the kitten. Once they seem comfortable with each other, the baby gate can be taken away. Make sure your kitten has a cat tree where she can escape from the puppy as needed, and don't allow the puppy to chase the kitten. Best of luck.

My cat is afraid of my dog. How can I help them become good friends?

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