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 Pugs
and Cats
I have two
cats who now live pretty much in harmony with
Charlie. Before making the decision to bring
Charlie home, I searched and searched for
information specific to how Pugs relate to cats,
and found very, very little. So here is what I
have learned:
Be Honest
Know your
cat! Does your cat relate well to company, or
does he hide? How about kids? Has your cat
ever met any other animals, how did he deal with
that? How quickly does your cat adapt to change?
Does he hide for days when you get a new piece
of furniture? If your cat is extra sensitive to
change you may not want to get a new animal.
Most cats will learn at least how to avoid the
dog, however, and may eventually learn to be
friends.
Introduction
Introduce your new puppy slowly. When allowing your cats to sniff the dog hold the dog not the cat! Pug's have this need to play with everyone and everything even though they may not like it, so I suggest for the first month or two do not let your Pug and your cat to be together unsupervised. The cat can do more damage to your Pug than your Pug can do to the cat. Make sure to watch their claws and Pug's eyes. Don't get upset if your cat spends most of it's time in the basement for awhile, this is a big adjustment!
Safe Place
Give your
cats a place to be without the dog. My cats
sometimes need a break from being slobbered on!
I reserve the basement just for them. A baby
gate is a wonderful tool, and all puppy owners
should have one or two.
Spend Time With Everyone
Don't forget your cat! She still loves you, even if she is somewhat mad at you. Sometimes a "time out" is in order. Put your pug in it's crate and spend time with just your cat. If you don't neglect your cat she is less likely to cause trouble by getting back at you in unwanted ways. Success  I am happy to report that my pug and my cats now play with each other and even sleep together on my lap. It took a while and I was afraid at first they might never get along. Now the cats will approach Charlie and initiate play time! Amazing! |