joemily Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hi, I would like some advice on what the best approach would be to introducing a new Bengal kitten to our Weimaraner puppy. The puppy will be 15 weeks old when we get the kitten. She is a very friendly pup and the breeder had a cat that didn't bother her. We have thought about putting the kittens litter and food in the spare bedroom with a baby gate on the door, big enough for kitty to get to but keeps the pup out. She will have a big climbing tree in the lounge to escape to. Hopefully the pup will be fine. She is very gentle when she plays with her friends at puppy school. At 14kg she is A LOT bigger than all the other pups there. Any thoughts would be great. Fingers crossed. Thanks in advance, Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 You are on the right track! The main thing is that the kitten has an area to escape to when the dog gets too much and you have that covered. Good thing ot keep the litter away since a lot of dogs like to eat the poo ... dooooont ask me why ... Supervise them when they have contact, as even a small bump can hurt a kitten and I wouldnt let a 14kg dog play with a baby kitty. Hold the kitten and keep it comfortable, then let the dog sniff it while sitting. Teach the pup that the kitten is not a toy and to remain calm around it. I wouldnt leave them alone together at the moment if you go out, maybe lock the kitten in the spare room during that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joemily Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hi, Thanks for the advice. You are so right about the pup thinking the kitty is a toy! That is one of my main concerns. They will only be spending time together under strict supervision and the dog goes outside when we're out, we put her crate outside with her if she wants to nap or hide from birds (she's just a little freaked out by them, sook!). The pup has a bed in the loungeroom where she knows to go when it is time to be quiet and she sleeps in her crate in the laundry at night. She's not allowed on the furniture etc. She's pretty well behaved for a baby wei. I've heard how naughty some of them have been. Keep the great advice coming!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Bengal kitten hey.. I'd be more worried about your puppy then! Bengals are certinaly a handfull! They are the best cats but as you probably already know are very very lively (and crazy) My old housemates bengal has chased down many a dog.. and won!! Good Luck with your 2! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Sounds like you will be fine as you will be supervising them They should grow up to be best of friends! Eddie is great with our cats and Molly s slowly learning - when we got her at 8 months she had never seen a cat before, she will chase if they run but once she gets them she plays and doesn't hurt, the cats tease her all the time, and sit above her and smack her with their tails lol By the way, we need lots and lots of pics!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joemily Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 You asked for it...Here is a picture of our pup when she was a bit over 8 weeks old. She is very cute if I do say so myself. And I know, a bengal! She will be a crazy little handful. I hope she doesn't think the pups ears are a toy!! I am thinking that she will end up the boss of our little animal kingdom. Hope the pic works. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 Oh wow! She is cute cute cute!!! What's her name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poochall Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 is the kitten coming from a home with dogs cause i would think if it had never seen a dog before it would probably get freaked out and if your holding the kitten you will probably get scratched up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joemily Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 (edited) Our little pup is Holly, I just talked to the cat breeder and they have a dog so the cat has seen one before. We are going to pick up the (un-named) kitten on Saturday. Wish me luck!! I am more concerned about their initial meeting than the rest of it. Do you think I should leave the kitty in the carrier so that Holly can give her a sniff or do you think that would freak the cat out? What have your experiences been? We are now picking up the kitten on Saturday, she is ready a week early because she was big enough to get desexed with all her brothers. Edited May 25, 2006 by joemily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlk70g Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 http://www.samsmiles.org/catsdogs.html Here's a good article on introducing cats and dogs. I have 2 young dogs and 5 cats here - plus I foster kittens! I have had no problems with them - my cats put the dogs in their place as necessary and my dogs are well trained. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 We had the opposite when we introduced Eddie to the cats, as he was only 8 weeks old We were so worried about it but they were fine I am no expert but I would let the kitten sniff around and check the lounge room out abit and then intro Holly on the lead Don't stress too much cos they will sense it and react differently You will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joemily Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 Great article. In fact the website seems to have lots of great articles. Thanks for the link hlk70g. Holly is pretty calm for a puppy and she knows where bed is. We should try and tire her out before their first meeting too. Hopefull that way she will be too pooped to get too excited. We will find out tomorrow! Thanks everyone. I am feeling a lot more confident now. I'll let you know how it went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joemily Posted June 2, 2006 Author Share Posted June 2, 2006 Just to let you all know that everything is going well. After a few days they are now running around the loungeroom together under close supervision. Nobody has been bitten, swiped or scratched. It has all been just play. So that's great. Thanks for all your advice. Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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