Why do cats and dogs fight?

Cats and dogs fight when dogs believe that the cat is prey and want to harm the cat by catching it with its teeth. However, many other dogs believe that the cat is a friend and chase after the cat to "fight" with it in order to play with it. read more

The cat has two choices, to run or to fight. Since both are territorial animals they usually attack anyone that they think would be a threat to their home. This goes for both cats and dogs. But the fight between the two doesn’t always happen. Owners with dogs and cats prove that these two animals can live in harmony. read more

"The cat tries to get away, the dog thinks the cat is inviting it to a game, and so chase ensues with neither party understanding what the motivation of the other one is," says John Bradshaw, an anthrozoologist and author of myriad books about cats and dogs. read more