Can cats and dogs live together?

The stereotype of cats and dogs is that when they get together, they fight like — well, cats and dogs. But this isn't necessarily the case; felines and canines can live harmoniously under one roof. It's important to choose a cat and a dog who will get along, though. read more

The stereotype of cats and dogs is that when they get together, they fight like — well, cats and dogs. But this isn't necessarily the case; felines and canines can live harmoniously under one roof. It's important to choose a cat and a dog who will get along, though. read more

Bringing a dog or even another cat into the home can be traumatic for the cat. The cat would be more at risk, physically, from a dog, but cats can do a fair amount of damage when pressed. Even a friendly sniff by a dog might elicit a bad reaction from the cat. read more

Cats and dogs can definitely live together! My cat was 5 years old when we adopted my dog, who was 1.5 years old. At the time, my parents' cat was also living with me while they were traveling. read more

The cat would be more at risk, physically, from a dog, but cats can do a fair amount of damage when pressed. Even a friendly sniff by a dog might elicit a bad reaction from the cat. A lot of dogs suffer serious eye injuries from the lightening quick and painfully sharp swat of a cat’s paw and extended claws. read more

Cats and dogs can definitely live together! My cat was 5 years old when we adopted my dog, who was 1.5 years old. At the time, my parents' cat was also living with me while they were traveling. I was really surprised at how well the animals got along. They key is to introduce them slowly. read more