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I have a 3 year old cat, when she got here, she was 3 months old, and she came to a house with a small dog (not sure the breed lol) and an american bulldog (Tommy), they were both around 5-6 years old when she got here. In the 3 years ive had her, she has only purposely scratched someone once, and that was Tommy, it was in the first week, because he would follow her and hyperventilate, slobber, and get super excited, he cornered her and she scratched him. She hasnt done it since, and they all get along really well. they are really affectionate with each other now, there hasnt been anymore issues with them.
BUT! My niece just brought a new puppy 3 days ago, he is very energetic, and basically the average kind of puppy. My cat got really nervous when he first got here, but at first seemed to not mind him too much. but today the puppy was playing with the other two dogs, and my cat hid on some chairs, her tail was fluffy as if she was scared. Tommy seemed concerned so he put his face near her, and she hissed at him, and she hissed at the puppy. She even swiped at Tommy, like telling him to go away. She didnt hurt him, she just seemed to want them to leave her alone.
My cat is normally a calm cat, that rarely hisses. why is she so upset with this new puppy? what can i do? i dont want my cat to turn into the type of cat that would hurt others. Shes normally very patient and even puts up with my 3 year old niece, who is extremely affection and grabs and hugs her. please help, i dont like the thought of my cat being uncomfortable in her own home.
BUT! My niece just brought a new puppy 3 days ago, he is very energetic, and basically the average kind of puppy. My cat got really nervous when he first got here, but at first seemed to not mind him too much. but today the puppy was playing with the other two dogs, and my cat hid on some chairs, her tail was fluffy as if she was scared. Tommy seemed concerned so he put his face near her, and she hissed at him, and she hissed at the puppy. She even swiped at Tommy, like telling him to go away. She didnt hurt him, she just seemed to want them to leave her alone.
My cat is normally a calm cat, that rarely hisses. why is she so upset with this new puppy? what can i do? i dont want my cat to turn into the type of cat that would hurt others. Shes normally very patient and even puts up with my 3 year old niece, who is extremely affection and grabs and hugs her. please help, i dont like the thought of my cat being uncomfortable in her own home.
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