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Tips for helping your cats and dogs get along

in Pets, Talking About on 09/09/13

Powered by Mom Blog wants to share some tips for helping your cats and dogs get along

Tips for helping your cats and dogs get along

The term fighting like cats and dogs can be taken quite literally when you have several four-legged friends at home. While some people identify themselves as a cat or dog person, at Iams, we are both cat and dog people. We understand the importance of maintaining relationships between furry friends and want to provide pet owners alike with resources to help cats and dogs get along. With these five tips, you can kiss the term cats rule and dogs drool goodbye.

1. Looking to play matchmaker?

If you have a cat and are planning to adopt a dog, try to find a breed with a known history of being accepting of cats. Traditionally, herding dogs, terriers, sight hounds and huskies get along best with cats, so keep an open mind and work together with your local shelter, pet store or independent breeder to find the perfect fit.

If you have a dog and are planning to adopt a cat, help teach your dog to behave appropriately around cats ahead of time. If your dog does not respond well to sit, down, stay or come, work on improving those actions to avoid havoc down the road.

2. Make the introductions

When bringing a new pet into the home, animals need time to get to know each other. They are more likely to fight or be unhappy if you try to force them together, so be sure to make proper introductions. Pick a spacious room, have a helper with you and keep tasty treats on-hand to reward pets for good behaviour. If your pets tend to be on the feisty side, make sure your cat’s claws are trimmed and dog’s are kept on a tight leash. Depending on your pet’s prior experiences, genetics and personalities, the introduction may take a few days to a few weeks – so be patient and ensure you have a safe place for your new pet where they can go and take a break and relax.

3. Dining alone is key

To create a positive atmosphere for your pets, feed cats and dogs their meals at the same time but remember to put them in separate rooms or parts of a room as they tend to eat at a different pace. As cats and dogs have different nutritional needs, keeping them separate during meals is important to their health. And since many dogs like to snack on cat food, having separate feeding spaces keeps your cat from losing meals to the dog. Dogs are omnivores, and cats are carnivores and they therefore have distinct dietary needs that are unique to each species. It is not appropriate to feed dog food to cats or cat food to dogs as their primary source of food. A nibble here or there doesn’t count. Dogs generally find cat food more palatable as it often has a higher content of protein and fat, especially the canned variety. Cats are probably just curious and will eat out of the dog bowl to just show everyone that they make all the rules and can do what they please. If you need help, visit iams.ca or ask a fellow pet owner for advice.

4.  Set the management mood

To help your cat or dog feel safe while adapting to the sounds and smells of other pets, make sure to keep them company. Don’t leave them alone together for long periods of time and supervise any activities that may have caused problems in the past. Remember to have special bonding time with each pet individually and be sure they all know whose boss.

5. When it doesn’t work out…

Remember, not all pets are meant to be best friends from day one. Don’t worry if yours are polite acquaintances – friendship takes time to build.

For more pet care tips for your cat and dog, visit the OSPCA, www.iams.ca or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/iams.

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About Powered by Mom

I’m Michelle aka Powered by Mom. I’m married with one daughter, my hubby was my high school sweetheart, our two dogs Luna and Little Zeus and our cat Oliver. As you can see we’re a family of animal lovers. We love to travel when we can, try different food and activities all over the world and enjoy being together. My passions are writing, travelling, creating new recipes, encouraging people to adopt not shop and just to enjoy life while we can.

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  1. Edna Williams says

    February 11, 2016 at 9:01 AM

    I thank you for the great tips! My cat is okay with the dog, most of the time. LOL

    Reply
  2. G says

    January 24, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    I have eight dogs three of which are rescues and three rescue cats…. It’s funny, my cats could care less about the dogs. Sometimes when one of them is feeling frisky, he takes turns letting one of the dogs chase him and then he chases dog…..very cute….. One of the other cats actually annoys the dogs as he’s a space invader and has no problem walking up to the dogs and affectionately bumping heads a with them….the dogs walk away annoyed with such a silly cat. And the other cat is weird…..she knows I rescued her and is very grateful….she is very skittish to other humans though besides me and my hubby. She will run and hide if she sees another person, but she comes out when she sees the dogs, it’s like she feels safe if they are around….just three examples of how a whole bunch of dogs and cats can get along perfectly…..I have never had any problems. The skittish one smacked one of the dogs in the nose to say keep away during the first few days I had her but this particular dog is the most loving affectionate dog ever and he wasn’t accepting that as a reason to stay away and after much persistence she allowed him to lick her….it’s perhaps due to him that she feels safe around the dogs….

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  3. Terry Rodriguez says

    January 19, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    Thank you for the tips as I am an animal lover. I own Chihuahuas.

    Reply
  4. MaryAnn Grace says

    January 3, 2014 at 7:53 PM

    This was good information because i am considering getting a dog, but already have three adult cats. I think I will wait a while and do more research though.

    Reply
  5. Renee Patterson Travis says

    December 10, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    We have a cat that is about 7 and in June we had to put down our Golden due to old age and we have a different dog now. She is just now a year old. I was afraid this would be a problem as Precious the cat was used to Abby the Golden which she was mellow. We got a Mountain Feist and she is pretty hyper and loves to run and play, but after about 2 months of being together they now run and play together all the time 🙂

    Reply
  6. Heather Starnes says

    November 12, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    I currently don’t have any pets but am in seek of one for my daughter and am always looking for great tips 🙂

    Reply
  7. Kathy Lane says

    October 24, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    I love cats and dogs,but they are outdoors.My dogs don’t bother my cats but the people that live next door to me has 2 dogs that are always running my cats.

    Reply
  8. Jeane c says

    September 28, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Thanks for these tips. I will be sharing these with my daughter as she is having some issues in her home.

    Reply
  9. autumn kelly says

    September 27, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    I’ve always had cats and dogs together. The best way I found is to have them both when they are very young. Growing up together.

    Reply
  10. mary Arneson says

    September 27, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    my lab babysat baby kittens from a stray I took in, she went out to hunt he washed them when they cried.

    Reply
  11. Michelle F. says

    September 23, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Great tips and love the pictures.

    Reply
  12. Rebecca Miller says

    September 22, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Our cats like our puppy but more tolerate at the moment. They still chase our puppy over the house and swat at her, but at the same time she chases them and barks at them. So I think over time they will learn to love each other, kind of like sibling rivalry in my eyes. Love hate relationship, but thank you for the tips we did do all those when we first got her and they still eat in separate places and have designated areas their beds and stuff are.

    Reply
  13. JJ Caraway says

    September 22, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Wonderful tips, thanks. I once had a wild rabbit and her and my lab became friends once we introduced them.

    Reply
  14. Joseph Hawkshaw says

    September 22, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Awesome tips thanks i can use these.

    Reply
  15. Michelle Proper says

    September 22, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    What great advice! I’m thinking about getting a cat and I have an older dog so this will help a lot! Thank you!

    Reply
  16. judy sizemore says

    September 22, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    thanks for the good tips

    Reply
  17. Janis Gibel says

    September 20, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Love the tips. Plan to pass them along to my brother, he has 1 cat and 1 small dog indoors and 2 big dogs outdoors.

    Reply
  18. Mary Dailey says

    September 20, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    We have 4 cats right now, but some of these tips would apply to them too. It’s hard to introduce a new cat. Sometimes it takes months.

    Reply
  19. Adrienne Sydnor says

    September 19, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    These are great tips. We don’t have a cat, we have a dog……but maybe we could try these on the kids.

    Reply
  20. CarolynH says

    September 19, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Thanks. These tips could be helpful to our household as we may introduce a small dog to our current 1 cat home.

    Reply
  21. mary schaible says

    September 18, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    great tips ty!

    Reply
  22. mary schaible says

    September 18, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    great tips ty!

    Reply
  23. Dallas says

    September 18, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    great tips!

    Reply
  24. Rachel Beltz says

    September 17, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Oh my gosh your pets cuddling = the cutest thing ever!
    Having introduced pets before, I will admit dining alone is super important! No one like the over protective dining feast off! Plus, also from experience, causes them to… well… not keep their food down. They are too eager to finish their food, and try to get some off of their brother or sister’s bowl!

    Reply
  25. crystalynne says

    September 16, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    thanks for the tips!

    Reply
  26. Kathleen Kellams says

    September 16, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    These tips are also helpful for introducing a new cat to a cat or a new dog to a dog. We’ve used several of these to introduce our two current cats to each other.

    Reply
  27. Karen says

    September 15, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Everyone in my family is allergic to cats, so I’ll never have one. 🙁 Still, you never know when your pets will have the chance to socialize, so these tips are great for everyone. Thanks!

    Reply
  28. Cheryl Fisher says

    September 15, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    We have five cats and two dogs, both species have learned to get along with each other. They all are good friends and play with each other.

    Reply
  29. Pam H. says

    September 15, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    When introducing my Siamese cat to our three dogs nearly three years ago, I followed all of these rules. Fortunately, he fit in wonderfully, and tends to boss the dogs around.

    Reply
  30. Judy says

    September 15, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    most cats and doges get along inless there bread into them they are ok with one another

    Reply
  31. Jenny Patton says

    September 15, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Very interesting tips, I love cats and dogs but am so allergic. Hoping to get a hypoallergenic dog soon though!

    Reply
  32. louise croft says

    September 15, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    great review…great tips have 3 dogs and a goat…animals are wonderful

    Reply
  33. Robin Nedoff says

    September 15, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Wow.. mood managment.. thats a good thought…Thanks..

    Reply
  34. Sarah says

    September 14, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    Very good info for sure

    Reply
  35. Leslie Rowton says

    September 14, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    aww this basically looks exactly like my moms animals.

    Reply
  36. Jasmine Thomas says

    September 14, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Thank you for the tips!

    Reply
  37. stephanie says

    September 14, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    I foster dogs and cats for the SPCA, and these tips are really great!

    Reply
  38. Peggy Cole says

    September 14, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    We adopted an older dog a few months ago, and already have an older cat. Fortunately, I knew about most of the tips you gave. They are good tips, they work! Especially feeding at the same time, but in different places. Both the dog and the cat are pretty laid back creatures, so they get along well and since the weather is changing, they’ll often sleep next to each other!

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  39. sandy weinstein says

    September 14, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    i dont have cats, however, other people in my neighborhood do, they dont bother my oldest anymore, but my 2 younger ones go crazy….maybe if i had cats in the house, which i dont want, they would get along.. i am amazed at some that act like best friends…

    Reply
  40. peggy fedison says

    September 14, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    what a great review! full of great info and tips. so many people get more pets and havent a clue as to how to get them to get aloing with each other. thank you for your wonderful insight and advice!! love your blogs!

    Reply
  41. Rene says

    September 14, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Adorable. I have both cats and dogs. They get along great. My dogs eat the cat food, and my cats eat the dog food, and they each eat their own food.

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  42. Katie Leonardo says

    September 14, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    I’ll have to try this..

    Reply
  43. Jody says

    September 14, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    My dog gets along with two of our outside cats but not the other one. As soon as they see each other she runs and my dog chases her….

    Reply
  44. robbalina says

    September 13, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    your babies are so cute!!!I have a chiweenie and a dachshund love them

    Reply
  45. ANN*H says

    September 13, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Thanks for all the good tips on cats and dogs. We mostly had dogs and outside cats, never the two in the house at the same time. Sometimes the cats will just hide when their in the house so the dog dont see them. Definately feed them seperate. Give them time to bond

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  46. angela says

    September 13, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    We have many strays in the alley and I swear that they love to taunt my dog. She is working on the calm command and doing well

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  47. Tammy Biggs says

    September 13, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    I can honestly say I never had a problem with my cats and dogs getting along. I even have a parakeet and my cat has been on the floor not 3ft away from him (my parakeet tries to be like wild birds and picks at the ground!). Mrs. Kitty never even messed with him. Now my hamster is another story! LOL

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  48. Renee Fischer at GGM says

    September 13, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    animals have their own personalities and judge others on more than just proximity and looks. their sense of smell and hearing is heightened. it is importent to help them each get respect for their privacy and “property”. i’ve had cats and dogs since old enough to crawl ,some cats never like dogs, no matter what and sometimes those dogs simply felt the cat was something that needed all their loving devotion and emphatic quiet obedience. it was always entertaining.

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  49. Jennifer W. says

    September 13, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I love this picture!

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  50. Dawn Redden says

    September 13, 2013 at 5:09 AM

    Thank you very much! I will be trying the tip to feed them in separate rooms. My dog always eats the cats food….

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  51. Dawn Redden says

    September 13, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Thank you for the tips! I also have a cat and dog. My dog is always eating the cat food. Im going to have to try feeding them in separate rooms 🙂 At least its something to try… Thank you

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  52. Ariella Holstein says

    September 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Thanks for the tips!

    Reply
  53. Brenda Peterson says

    September 12, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Great tips. I have tried some of them but I have one dog that does not like the other dogs, so I don’t see him getting along with the cats either.

    Reply
  54. desiree says

    September 12, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    hi i had cat dog at one time the dog came first and then we adopted the cat well mc d adoted us
    and he was 3 time biger than the dog he was the boss he thought but come bed time one was on chouch and then king on the other end by moring the dog was by the cat

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  55. Brooke says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    How sweet!

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  56. Ashley Hanna says

    September 12, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    I don’t have any cats but I do have 3 dogs. Maybe you can give us a review on dogs next?

    Reply
  57. Robin O says

    September 12, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    We have never owned both cats and dogs at the same time, but these are excellent tips. I agree that each pet has its own personality, so you can’t try to force things.

    Reply
  58. Tammy Reedy says

    September 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Thank You for the Great tips on how to make your animals get along!Looks like you had no problem at all! They are so Beautiful!

    Reply
    • Powered by Mom says

      September 11, 2013 at 8:36 PM

      thanks Tammy 🙂

      Reply
  59. Debra Shinabarger says

    September 10, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Thanks for the tips I have 1 dog and 2 cats!

    Reply
  60. Jo-Ann Brightman says

    September 10, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    These are great tips, especially preparation, patience and keeping animals separate during meal times.

    Reply
  61. Sandra Beeman says

    September 10, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    I have seen a number of videos depicting cats and dogs sleeping side by side and even playing together. We currently have a spoiled beagle and although super friendly I know I would need to utilized all the outlined steps you have presented. Thanks much.

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  62. Karen Glatt says

    September 10, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    I sure like these posts on animals. The best tip here is to feed them in different areas of the house. I have to do this or one of the dogs will take the other’s dog food and not eat his own. It makes it so much easier to have their food separate. My two dogs get along so well.

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  63. Amy D says

    September 10, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    My dog likes cats better than she likes other dogs. She’s a weirdo.

    Reply
  64. Cassie Sudduth says

    September 10, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    These are very good tips!!

    Reply
  65. lisa says

    September 10, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    It’s hard enough trying to bring a second cat into the house. The only way I’d do it is to get both as babies at the same time and hope for the best.

    Reply
  66. debi affrunti says

    September 10, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Thanks for the great tips

    Reply
  67. Debra Gibbs says

    September 10, 2013 at 2:37 AM

    I have one dog and 4 cats at first when we brought the dog home it was a bit rough since 3 out of the 4 cats have been with me since birth, and Rascal is a much older dog (13) that we took in to give love and care to in his final years, we had a lot of searching space and boundries, But eventually they have all learned (except for mommy cat) how far we can push each other. Mommy still wants to rule her roost, she is the one that was taken in and came with a package of 4 I kept 2. So she is still thinking she is the big deal in town. Otherwise your methods and information is wonderful and I look forward to reading all of your articles.

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  68. Sandie W says

    September 10, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Thank you so much for the tips. While I’m not a cat person, my grandkiddos are and this will be very helpful for their home.

    Reply
  69. rebeccabasset says

    September 10, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Thanks so much for this advice, although I only own a Dog it is good practice for everyone.

    Thanks again!

    Reply
  70. Evelyn Chuter says

    September 9, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    I am a cat and dog person too. Always had them both for as long as I can remember. I can’t ever recall having any REAL trouble between any of my animals. I have a cat that is 18 years old and she’s grouchy with my poodle, but then she’s grouchy with everyone beside me. And my poodle pays her no attention at all.

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  71. Kathleen Quinlan says

    September 9, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    I HAVE A POM FOR A DOG AND SHE IS FRIENDLY BUT HYPER. I WAS THINKING OF GETTING A CAT. WE LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND GET MICE IN THE GARAGE AND A CAT HELPS. I READ YOUR TIPS AND AGREE WITH THEM. I JUST HOPE IF I DO THIS IT WILL WORK:) THANKS!

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  72. Pat S. says

    September 9, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Great tips.. I have a mixed..multi animal family myself

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  73. Julie Garrett says

    September 9, 2013 at 7:08 PM

    being the owner of 6 dogs an one cat…this came in handy..tho still working on the younger dogs not chasing the cat everytime he gets down off the pool table….some of these ideas i will try…thank you

    Reply

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