Shandong Lion Cat

　　When the owner already has a cat, they may be eager to raise other pets. Some say cats and dogs are natural enemies; not only do they have different living habits, but their ways of communicating with their owners are also very different. So when you have a cat and want to raise a puppy, you should follow the following measures to help the puppy and cat get along peacefully.

　　1. Do not suddenly let the two animals get close to each other. Whether introducing the cat to the puppy or the puppy to the cat, there will always be some difficulties when meeting a stranger.

　　2. Usually, the existing pet considers itself the master of the house, and the house is its own territory. When a new member arrives, put the existing pet outside or lock it in a room, then swap them. This way, the existing pet can live as usual.

　　3. The first meeting of the two pets should be done with the dog on a leash or held in the owner's arms.

　　4. For the first few days, do not let them be alone together. Do not force them to be friends or encourage them to be together. Follow their own will.

　　5. Even if they growl, lick, show threatening postures, bark, or scratch at the owner, the owner must allow them to express their dissatisfaction and gradually clarify their new status. When the situation is tense, you can clap hands or throw toys to distract their attention.

　　6. Every animal must have its own territory to ensure it is not disturbed.

　　7. The owner should ensure not to make the existing pet feel depressed and should care for it as before, for example during petting, playing, walking, eating, etc.

　　8. In most cases, the two pets will neither become playmates nor ignore each other but remain in their own territories. If they really cannot get along and the situation becomes critical to the point that one animal cannot endure it, the owner may have to make a choice: only one of them can stay. (Source：PetsZone)