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Unfortunately, just about a month ago we lost our eldest cat Jupiter She was very old and very loved <3 We have always wanted a dog, so almost two weeks ago we adopted a sweet pitbull. We did not think that this would be an issue because our other cat, Midnight, always seemed to want to be near Jupiter (the cat who passed) although Jupiter was not very fond of her. Midnight has had some litter box issues in the past although at this point in time she is using a box that we have placed upstairs and has not had any incidents.
Our new dog does not know how to use stairs, so for the most part the dog has stayed on the bottom floor, while the cat has been living upstairs. Since her litter box and food are in the basement, we have moved it upstairs as to not force her too far out of her comfort zone. Midnight has ventured downstairs a few times but has freaked out and fled at the sight of the dog. The dog does not flinch when she sees the cat. While the dog was in her crate, Midnight came up close to her and the dog did not move a muscle. She does not mind cats at all. Although the dog did not move, Midnight puffed her tail, looked like she was going to pounce, but then sprinted back upstairs. Besides this she has only come down once or twice for a short period of time to eat breakfast. One of these times ended with a bit of a scare since the dog jumped because she did not see Midnight coming.
Midnight has had trouble with anxiety and has taken medication for it (regarding the litter box situation) We feel so bad that she has to stay upstairs all day and we want her to be able to live a comfortable life with our new family member. Our dog is so sweet and mellow and we know that she will not hurt her, but we want to find a way to introduce them and get them used to each other without pushing Midnight too far out of her comfort zone and stressing her out.
Thank you in advance for any recommendations!
Our new dog does not know how to use stairs, so for the most part the dog has stayed on the bottom floor, while the cat has been living upstairs. Since her litter box and food are in the basement, we have moved it upstairs as to not force her too far out of her comfort zone. Midnight has ventured downstairs a few times but has freaked out and fled at the sight of the dog. The dog does not flinch when she sees the cat. While the dog was in her crate, Midnight came up close to her and the dog did not move a muscle. She does not mind cats at all. Although the dog did not move, Midnight puffed her tail, looked like she was going to pounce, but then sprinted back upstairs. Besides this she has only come down once or twice for a short period of time to eat breakfast. One of these times ended with a bit of a scare since the dog jumped because she did not see Midnight coming.
Midnight has had trouble with anxiety and has taken medication for it (regarding the litter box situation) We feel so bad that she has to stay upstairs all day and we want her to be able to live a comfortable life with our new family member. Our dog is so sweet and mellow and we know that she will not hurt her, but we want to find a way to introduce them and get them used to each other without pushing Midnight too far out of her comfort zone and stressing her out.
Thank you in advance for any recommendations!