Cross Breeds

Cats and dogs in the same house help?

I have a Full grown Lab, Chihuahua and Lab puppy were getting 2 kittens tomorrow the chihuahua likes to play and chase cats and if he does That the others try to attack and were not sure how the puppy is around cats so just expecting the worst. I need a lot of detailed ways to keep all the pets safe without any casualties. Help I'm really nervous!

Public Comments

1. If the Chihuahua likes to chase them then I would put him/her in a separate room when you bring them home, second thing I would do since the puppy doesn't know what a kitten is, I would show the pup to the kittens slowly and let them start playing and learn what each other will tolerate. The Chihuahua should be the last to be introduced since it likes to chase cats.
2. Introduce them slowly.... i mean it will probably take 2-3 weeks for them to get used to each other. put the kittens in a different room away from the dogs. then one kitten at a time, hold it and dont let the dogs get in the face of the kitten.... and dont put the kitten on the floor it will be scared to death and the dogs will probably do something...you never know!! Do this with each kitten maybe 3 or 4 times a day. Soon they will love each other as a family(: Hope this helped and good luck