Introducing a new pet to your household
Yes, dogs and cats can be friends. A staged introduction plan.
Go slowly: separate rooms, scent swapping, space swapping, viewing behind a barrier with treats and short supervised meetings. Give cats escape routes, keep dogs leashed initially, never allow chasing and never leave small pets unsupervised with predators.
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