Getting along with cats….

From what I have experienced, the cats generally will just stay away if they don’t want anything to do with the dog. Perhaps the baby gates are too much of a boundary for the pets, and if they were allowed to interact freely, there might not be so much crazy from the dog? If the dog isn’t going after in a vicious way, I’d allow the access to the cats, with supervision of course.

I know for us, we made sure to introduce our pittie and cat from day 1. The cat is in control now, and our dog knows when to relax. Though they do play, there is always break time for the cat.

If I was in your situation, I would take down the baby gates and let them interact, starting out with the dog on a leash so you can control. Cats will leave when they don’t want to be apart of a situation. Hopefully they’ll get used to being able to access each other and the dog will eventually calm down.

I don’t know how much of a suggestion that is, but I hope that it at least helps a little.

We have two pitties and three cats who do not get along. Perhaps the dogs just want to “play” but they charge at the cats. I’ve decided better safe than sorry. I’m truly disappointed as my friend has two pit bulls and three cats without any issues. I see photos on Facebook of cats and pit bulls. I just can’t risk it.

we integrated our cat ashes and our pit safaria. we kept safaria on a leash and held the cat away from her for the first time we brought ashes home. it took us a few days, but once the cat understands the dog wants nothing to do with it, theyll either ignore each other or play. the best way to do this is to put the cat in a carry box and always award the dog if he/she ignores it. eventually theyll get used to each other.