How to best introduce my bully to cats

[CCandMurray]

Hi everyone! Long time no talk, sorry for not being around lately but I could really use your advice! I am in a relationship with a guy who has 5 cats and am wondering what the best way to go about introducing Murray to the cats. Murray has never been been around cats before but has always been friendly to dogs we meet at the vets office or in a pet shop. I know at least one of the cats supposedly doesn’t like dogs. Has anyone been through this before? I would appreciate any advice you might have. Thanks so much!

 

[Lalaloopsie]

I think biggest problem will be cats attitude. Your boy most probably will be ok with cats. If Cats are unfriendly they can be very dangerous for dogs, as they are very fast to smack with the paw and eye can be damaged. And there is almost no way you can discipline cats, and make them behave. They are not really like dogs, they just coexist with their owners and rarely are trained like dogs. And 5 cats...I’m sure at least one of them won’t be happy to meet Murray...

 

[SmashAttack]

I wouldn't risk them meeting, not worth the potential for an eye swat.


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[CCandMurray]

I think biggest problem will be cats attitude. Your boy most probably will be ok with cats. If Cats are unfriendly they can be very dangerous for dogs, as they are very fast to smack with the paw and eye can be damaged. And there is almost no way you can discipline cats, and make them behave. They are not really like dogs, they just coexist with their owners and rarely are trained like dogs. And 5 cats...I’m sure at least one of them won’t be happy to meet Murray...

i know they lived with a dachshund before and I think that went okay. Neither of us have kids, our pets are like our kids so we’re pretty willing to try anything to make it work

 

[Dollys Owner]

Hi everyone! Long time no talk, sorry for not being around lately but I could really use your advice! I am in a relationship with a guy who has 5 cats and am wondering what the best way to go about introducing Murray to the cats. Murray has never been been around cats before but has always been friendly to dogs we meet at the vets office or in a pet shop. I know at least one of the cats supposedly doesn’t like dogs. Has anyone been through this before? I would appreciate any advice you might have. Thanks so much!

I know someone who had to get their cat declawed because he was scratching their dog. I know it's disfiguring and cuts off the end of the cat's paw, but this cat was a rescue and would have been killed if not rescued by this person who already had a dog.

 

[helsonwheels]

Hey there Missy how are you? Well Murray has 5 snacks...lol

Are these cats declawed? I would try one on one see what happens. But watch for them claws if any. You can’t replace eyes.

One by one!

 

[CCandMurray]

Hey there Missy how are you? Well Murray has 5 snacks...lol

Are these cats declawed? I would try one on one see what happens. But watch for them claws if any. You can’t replace eyes.

One by one!

hi Helene! We’re doing well! Hope all is well with you and your crew no, unfortunately none of the cats are declawed

 

[helsonwheels]

hi Helene! We’re doing well! Hope all is well with you and your crew no, unfortunately none of the cats are declawed

Wow...yeah for sure...start one on one. Get a pair of doggles. I always had cats but declawed. When I got my GS who was only 8weeks old we introduced him to buddy our cat who was already a couple years older. Buddy swung a few paws left n right at Major. Major got the message. Major never touched Buddy as buddy was there before him. Usually cats will get up n move not to be bothered as they are very independent. Are these cats old, young or mix? If young they will play together. Older they lose patience and will swing a paw or 2 to leave then along. Murray will get the message and will leave them alone. If Murray is very playful and will go after them cause he’s thinking it’s his new “play-friends “ well yes get doggles.

 

[CCandMurray]

Wow...yeah for sure...start one on one. Get a pair of doggles. I always had cats but declawed. When I got my GS who was only 8weeks old we introduced him to buddy our cat who was already a couple years older. Buddy swung a few paws left n right at Major. Major got the message. Major never touched Buddy as buddy was there before him. Usually cats will get up n move not to be bothered as they are very independent. Are these cats old, young or mix? If young they will play together. Older they lose patience and will swing a paw or 2 to leave then along. Murray will get the message and will leave them alone. If Murray is very playful and will go after them cause he’s thinking it’s his new “play-friends “ well yes get doggles.

Murray isn’t super duper active but I would say he is playful. He’ll be 3 in March. The cats are all adults, 1 senior. 3 girls, two of which don’t get along but manage to stay away from each other and two boys. Definitely looking into doggles if anyone knows of good bully friendly ones please let me know!

 

[helsonwheels]

Murray isn’t super duper active but I would say he is playful. He’ll be 3 in March. The cats are all adults, 1 senior. 3 girls, two of which don’t get along but manage to stay away from each other and two boys. Definitely looking into doggles if anyone knows of good bully friendly ones please let me know!

https://www.amazon.com/Doggles-Originalz-Medium-Frame-Goggles/dp/B000O5JYLM

Get a little helmet...lol


Cats wont mess with our Murray!

 

[Manydogs]

[MENTION=14810]CCandMurray[/MENTION] I would introduce one cat at a time. I would also get Soft Claws nail caps are a simple solution when pet scratching is a problem and a preferred alternative to declawing. They are easy to apply at home and are perfect for cats of all ages. Soft Claws do not interfere with the normal extension and retraction of your cat's claws.

 

[2BullyMama]

Hey lady!!! No experience.... just wanted to say HI!


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