Cats and dogs are different animals. Cats are proud and independent, while dogs are more friendly and lively and cute. If a family raises both cats and dogs at the same time, and the raising methods are incorrect, there may be a cat-dog war. situation, so how do we make cats and dogs living in the same family become good friends?

1. It is most suitable to raise them together when they are young

The ideal situation is to introduce puppies and kittens at the same time. Adult dogs can usually be very relaxed about a kitten, while adult cats are not so receptive to a puppy.

2. Natural enemies

Adult dogs with strong hunting instincts may pose a threat to cats. They usually regard small animals as targets for hunting, making it difficult for them to coexist peacefully with cats. And those dog breeds with flat faces and protruding eyeballs, such as Pekingese dogs and pugs, are not suitable for getting along with aggressive cats because their eyes are easily injured.

Chasing cats is one of the joys in almost every dog’s life. Although the chances of success are slim, they still enjoy it. The vast majority of dogs are not malicious, and occasionally they just bark happily when they catch up with a cat. However, cats may be in danger due to being frightened, and two flying little guys may also knock into furniture, break cups, and even hurt people's knees. The ancestors of dogs were human beings' effective assistants in hunting, and today they still retain their hunting instinct. Dogs are born color blind, but their eyes have thousands more cells that can detect moving objects than humans do. For some dog breeds that were once bred for racing, chasing is an innate instinct.

3. Control the dog’s behavior

Dogs have a strong sense of territory. If a dog comes to a home with cats, it will think that it has invaded the cat's territory, so it will be more respectful to the cat. When introducing an unfamiliar cat to a dog, use a leash to control the dog. If it knows how to keep its distance, reward it in time.

4. Arrange an escape route for the cat

Usually, when the cat is still, the dog will wait and watch motionlessly. Once the cat starts to run away, the dog will chase it excitedly. Careful owners should arrange an escape route for the cat, such as the top of a cabinet, or a small door that only cats can pass through, and place the cat's food bowl and toilet in a high place or in a place isolated from dogs. Smart cats know that they have a safe escape route and will be more at ease and tolerant when getting along with dogs. Never let them chase each other outdoors. Car accidents and loss will cause irreparable tragedy. ​​​​​​

5. The attitude of the owner is very important

Some owners like animals very much, but they hear that cats and dogs are enemies and cannot be kept together, so they reluctantly give up and choose only one kind. Is this statement correct? It’s just me.We have observed that cats and dogs can be fed together, but it requires a process of mutual adaptation and training by their owners. Since cats have relatively solitary temperaments, the dogs they raise together should be docile. At the same time, owners should be careful not to take sides, so that they can live in harmony.

6. Can cat and dog food be mixed?

Some friends have dogs and cats at home. When feeding, the dogs steal the cat's food, and the cats steal the dog's food. For the sake of convenience, some people even feed two types of animals with the same feed for a long time. In fact, this is a wrong approach. Because from the perspective of physiological conditions, the nutritional needs of dogs and cats are different. The biggest difference is that cats require twice as much protein as dogs. If a cat eats dog feed for a long time, it will cause nutritional deficiencies, leading to slow growth, weight loss, mental deterioration, rough and lustrous fur, loss of appetite, fatty liver, etc. In severe cases, it may even lead to anemia and ascites, seriously endangering the cat's health. In addition, in addition to having a higher protein content than dog feed, cat feed also contains many other nutrients, such as arginine, taurine, arachidonic acid, and nicotinic acid. And vitamin B6 (Vitmin B6), magnesium (Mg), etc. Cats’ needs for these nutrients are several times higher than dogs. Therefore, the general dog feed nutrition is far from meeting the growth, development and daily needs of cats. It stands to reason that based on a cat’s personality, a cat will definitely sneer at dog food, but for a cat that has been hungry and undernourished for a long time, it will definitely be hungry and unselective. The owner must not think that just because a cat is willing to eat dog food, it means it likes to eat dog food!

On the other hand, is it okay for dogs to eat cat food? In the same way, cats eating dog food will cause nutritional deficiencies, and long-term overnutrition will quickly turn your dog into a fat dog. Compared with cats, because of the omnivorous nature of dogs and the delicious taste of cat feed, dogs will like cat feed very much and eat it without restraint. Excessive nutrient accumulation will cause dogs to become obese quickly. Obesity will increase the burden on the dog's heart, affect the dog's metabolism, and also damage the dog's health. Therefore, no matter what, cats and dogs should eat their own food separately.

It is relatively easy for cats and dogs to get along with each other when they are young, while adult cats and dogs may be less easy to get along with. In fact, part of the reason also depends on the attitude of the owner. If the correct training is used, Method, cats and dogs will become very good friends.