HOW TO INTRODUCE YOUR NEW KITTEN TO YOUR DOG

Watch for signs of tense body language. If your pets are relaxed، see if you can distract

 them or if they stay focused on each other. Will your dog respond to your commands? Keep the visits short at first. Gradually make them longer، and let your pets be closer to each other as long as they act calmly. Reward them with treats each time، so they make positive associations with seeing each other.

Realistically، you might not ever leave your kitten and dog alone until your kitten is older، especially if your dog has a strong prey drive. This isn't because anything's

 wrong with your dog or your cat. The simple fact is that kittens play a lot، and this can

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 sometimes trigger a dog's prey drive. It's better to err on the side of caution and take as long as you need. Eventually—especially once your kitten is a little older—your pets will be calm around each other. Over time، they could even become good friends.

When introducing a kitten to a dog، remember to keep your expectations realistic. Your two pets might not be best friends right away، and you might need to keep your little kitten separate until he's bigger. It may take some time، but with a bit of patience and preparation، your dog and your cat will get along famously.