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Lesbin Laden asked:
Should I get a Beagle (small) or a large dog to protect me and my small toddler?
I know some large dogs have a high prey drive, but if raised with a cat and child (as family) that should not be an issue, correct? or is nature unstoppable? Will a large dog always look at my cat as prey?
OR….
Should I get another cat?? Do cats actually enjoy the other company of cats? or merely tolerate other cats??
I know you think it’s silly, but my cat cries when we lock the baby’s bedroom door at night (merely a precaution. You know how “they” say milk tastey toddler-babies make cats go crazy??), the cat wants to sleep with us, but I have allergies. So, I think my cat wants a buddy. He’s actually surprisingly social. He has many traits of a purebred Ocicat, (although I rescued him as a stray off the streets… he was even nuetered already. He jumped on top of my couch. He did not hide. He used to belong to someone…. He’s not really feral at all.) So, anyway. OK, now you will think this is a troll, but I have actually human toilet trained the cat! So, would a new kitty cat friend set my own cat’s toilet behavior back to the litter box? Or will my beloved cat teach his new friend this new trick? My beloved pet also currently has FIV (&FUD too), but there a lots of stray cats in the neighborhood, I could adopt one of those. In fact, I have a tip. I’ve actually met a freindly cat (and talked to her feeder person), it may even be my cat’s long lost sister. (who knows?) They were strays from the same college neighborhood (when we lived in the city).
My cat was a stray, so he wanted to go “out” to do his business. He would go to each door , wimpering a bit, then, finally after a bit of pacing he would settle for the kitty litter box/bowl. Then, finally, he adjusted to the toilet. It’s crazy, I know. But it’s a true story. I swear. It was only a survival technique for me. I was a busy mommy who could not carry a 25 lb bag of kitty litter and a 20 lb kid on the city bus at the same time. How would the new cat adjust to my child?
I think we maybe we should get a dog. What do you think? specifically ? or just in general? Do cats enjoy other cats? Do cats enjoy dogs? or do cats just tolerate all of us? Including me, the one who feeds him? LOL ..cats. Answer any or all questions.Thanks!!!!! Thanks a lot!!!!!
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Yeah, I love German Shephards and Siberian Huskies, big dogs too! I wish I could ask the cat what he wants! thanks!
Thank you everyone!!!
Tags: Human Toilet, Ocicat, Strays
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im not going to click on the link in case you’re a troll.
some breeds of dog will chase cats and kill other animals regardless of their upbringing. it doesnt make any difference if you adopt them as puppies.
but there are certainly many many dogs in the world who get on great with cats, even when introduced as adults.
i have 3 dogs and 20 foster cats, the dogs would not dream of attacking the cats although i did used to have a cat who bullied the dogs.
now i have a persian cat and a lhasa apso dog who will share meat from the same bowl. nobody else can go near the dogs meat without getting snapped at. but he lets this cat do anything it wants to.
if you adopt a kitten and a puppy then they will play together, lick each other, sleep with their arms wrapped round each other. adult cats and dogs usually wont cuddle up together but will get along fine.
certain breeds of dogs though will never be friends with cats.
Cats and dogs can get along and be friends, but nothing is better for a cat than another cat. If you were lonely, a dog would be nice but nothing is better than the company of another human when you are lonely and needing a companion. Same thing with animals. Cats do best when they have another cat to be buddies with, even if they spend a large part of the day ignoring each other. My two cats will tear around the house chasing each other, hissing, swatting, growling and wrestling around on the ground end then pass out on top of each other in a cute cuddly pile of fur sound asleep from all the playing. (cats playing looks an awful lot like fighting so don’t be alarmed)
It’s possible for a FIV+ cat to live with another cat and not pass along the disease, just make sure you have both cats always up to date on all shots and vaccinations. What I would do if I were you though is go to a shelter and specifically ask if they have any FIV+ cats that are available for adoption. That way you don’t have to worry. FIV+ is a completely manageable illness however a lot of people freak at the idea of it and wont adopt them so there are a lot of really awesome cats that need a home that are FIV+. This way you are helping by not only adopting a cat, but adopting a cat that might not otherwise get a home.
While adopting is going to be more expensive up front than grabbing a stray off the streets, you’ll end up spending less because an adopted cat is already going to be spayed/neutered and have all it’s shots.
As far as the toilet training goes, it’s certainly possible to get the new cat to use the toilet however it probably wont be something he automatically does like your current cat. You’ll probably have to train him. Definitely use a litter box until you know he’s learned how to do it. Chance are your current cat will still use the toilet as that’s what he’s used to. Thankfully though in todays age there are a lot of really good litters out there that don’t smell as well as self cleaning cat boxes.
As far as getting a guard dog goes, you don’t want a Beagle. They just simply aren’t meant to be guard dogs. They are working dogs and are extremely high energy and do best when doing Hound type work. Even ‘guard dog’ breeds need specialized training and work to become protection dogs. If what you are looking for is a dog to scare off potential burglars and people while you are out walking, and old shelter dog that barks when someone walks by your house or is a little on the larger side will do that. It’s been proven that a dog barking will dissuade most robbers from trying to get into your house. Even a small dog can sound deceptively large from the outside of your house and the idea that the person living there might have woken up will send anyone with ill intent running.
As far as prey drive, any dog with a high prey drive is going to want to chase your cat. This includes Beagles. Some dogs will out right want to kill it. For example, anything in the Sighthound group of dogs as that is what they were bred to do. Again, the best bet is to go to a rescue shelter and ask for dogs that are good with cats.
As far as your kid goes with a cat, it should be fine. If you go to a rescue group they’ll have temperament tested the animals and know which ones are good with kids and which aren’t. Since you have an adult cat, I’d recommend getting another adult cat. Kittens can be energetic and annoying to older cats as they constantly want to play. However that’s doesn’t mean the kitten and your cat wont get along in the end. Also, since you have a toddler there is less chance of the cat getting hurt as well as your kid. Toddlers aren’t quite to the age yet where they understand ‘pet softly’ and ‘don’t pull kitties tail’ which can hurt a small kitten or get your son scratched from playing too rough. An older cat will be less fragile and more tolerant.
Also, if your kitty is FIV+ don’t let him outside as he can still infect other cats. FIV+ cats are also more susceptible to illness so keeping him inside ensures he’ll stay healthier. If he has a buddy, he’ll not want to go outside as much and be happier indoors only. Just make sure they have a cat tree and plenty of toys, maybe even a window perch.
if it is protection you want it is a larger breed of dog, with a great personality. (most burglars **** little dogs for noise but attackers will kick them and get it over with) I have a Labrador/ ridgeback cross she has loved my babies as her own, lets them climb on her and dress her up and is generally a great dog for kids. I know she will always protect them no matter what. She places herself between them and strangers but is not agressive, unless she has reason to be. AND she loves our cats, she was present when one gave birth and helped clean the babies, and mummy cat accepted her help happily.
So I guess the moral is, you need to find a dog who suits your family, my personal preference is for larger breeds as I don’t know many little dogs who tolerate children well. Whatever you choose make sure you get appropriate training and not just for the dog, the children need to know some boundaries too.
It has nothing to do with how big the dog is. It has to do with how the dog was raised and personality.
I had a large pit who was best of friends with the cat, I also has a small pap who hated cats and would constantly go after one trying to kill it.
If you get a puppy and raise it to be kind then i see no problem with it, if you get a dog from a shelter they will know if the dog is good around cats. Just remember when you introduce a dog and a cat expect some growling and swatting while they get used to each other.