How do I introduce my cat to a dog?
Slowly, and with the cat in control of the pace. Start by keeping them separated and letting them get used to each other’s scent under a door, then move to brief, controlled meetings with the dog on a leash and the cat free to retreat to a high perch or another room. Reward calm behavior on both sides and never let the dog chase, even in play. Give the cat escape routes and her own food, water and litter in a dog-free zone. Most cats and dogs settle over days to weeks if you don’t rush it.
