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\n<\/p><\/div>"}. I would absolutely kill a dog attacking a cat. I went out to check for her, but her colon was out of her body. If we are going to have dogs, we have to understand their behavior and traits. Then my neice decided to adopt a shelter dog that is a year old and was very well behaved. He would stick his big nose at Smudge, sniffing her. So she got lucky!! Cat attacks dog unprovoked situation is nothing new for pet owners. a cat attacks dog unprovoked, there are reasons for this. If you wish to comment, please post on my blog here. A man once told me that his father had a dairy farm and wouldnt allow dogs on his farm because he needed guard cats more than he needed guard dogs. Whenever a new dog or cat enters the home, it just feels insecure and feels an urge to protect itself by attacking them. teaching the dog to leave it and not chase it is the answer. What would you feel like coming home seeing your little Chihuahua body ripped into pieces? themselves as if to say.take THAT! there with them. It is christmas and I am taking care of my brothers other 2 female labs. If not, then the owner truly needs to work, one on one with a really good animal behaviorist to help them understand how this works. They arent hungry, they dont have autopilot that makes them kill, its fun, they like it and will continue to do so until they are taught that it is not in their best interest to keep up that activity. When your cat is with your dog, be there. I feel sorry for the cat owner. Thank you. Knowing why your cat is hissing and acting according to it is the best thing to do. These dogs are very good pals all other times. My dog had the neighbors cat by the midsection and was shaking her like a ragdoll on my property. My one dog was outside too though my girlfriend clearly saw their dog attacking and our dog just circling around. away), and found the Animal Control Officer (my poor mom called them) getting ready to speak to my scum bag neighbors across the street. In the original story, let us consider the cat to be a small child who was running away from the dog in fear. CAt is in house now of course! A number of the comments assume the cat is unwatched and out of its yard this was not the case. After two major surgeries in less than a week, my kitty is coming home tomorrow You cant blame this on the dog or the owner. One way or another. (7 Interesting Facts). Who cleans it up not you. My dogs are good with cats as they were brought into my house as puppies and learned to respect the cats just like the cats have learned since kittens to respect the dogs but for most people that is not something they take the time to think or do. Ive never been a softie towards animals but the loss of my kitten this week has hit me really hard. The neighbors cats would tease the dogs incessantly by peering at them through the knot holes, and then they would jump to the top of the fence and walk back and forth on the 24 teasing the dogs. THEY MUST HAVE A TIE OUT CABLE OR ROPE JUST LIKE A DOG!!!!!! poorly trained cat for prey instincts and a dog are quite different because one is a threat to humans (children, elderly,etc) the other is not. Only when THIS SORT OF EXTREME AND IMMEDIATE TACTIC is taken with recalcitrant, stupid, irresponsible, careless, insufferably ignorant humans will tragic situations lessen. Always move slowly. Part 1 Assessing the Situation Download Article 1 Separate the dog from the cat. You may need to schedule a follow-up appointment so the veterinarian can assess your cat's recovery. So as far as the comments made about these things happen to unresponsible owners I would disagree as I consider myself a responsible owner who has not had any problems with the animals before. The cat was in extreme shock and it head was swollen twice the size it should be. I also know how the dog drags the two lovely children down the street when it wants to..and has! And it is both owners responsibility to keep the animals contained. Last Wednesday, my cat of 15 years was attacked and left paralyzed and wounded by my neighbors black lab. Use CAT-IN Fence or something similar for protection. The Ultimate Guide, Frequent Why does my big dog sit on my little dog? I also had a little puppy at the time. If your cat has already lived with a dog, and had a bad experience, then it ends up attacking it. She was abused and has cigarette burns and scars on her. If your cat is continuously hissing at your dog then taking your dog away from it can stop it from hissing. As soon as soon as she tried something, it was back in the cage for 24 hours. If all the dogs/cats in the neighborhood were confined, animals would be much safer. My sister tried to pull the dog off the cat, but the dog wouldnt let go. JavaScript is disabled. Before you hate dogs for attacking and think owners are all careless, please consider that us responsible owners go through this also, even after having animals for years. Maybe, Dr. Jones, you could put together a ebook on different training methods for taming pets-gone-bad. If you have a pet that has a dangerous issue that you dont have the time to correct, or the time to truly supervise, then the animal should be put down. I immediately made him release and crated him. For three days straight we tried training this dog but it kept ATTACKING all the cats and even our old dog anytime she was walking anywhere in the house. To top it off she couldnt not see any problem with leaving out to run all night. Otherwise, your cat can attack your dog seriously. A For about half an hour a day the get to run around free inside our gated yard. I know that some people abuse dogs by hanging them by a rope. My cat is like my child and she will always be indoors. I think more people need to learn the difference between INSTINCT and BEHAVIOR. Im sorry but dogs shouldnt be allowed to run wild and untrained through out the neighborhood. If your cat is continuously hissing at your dog then taking your dog away from it can stop it from hissing. The stories above seem to have experiences with cats that are not in the household. 2 wooded fenced in acres. My 2 dogs stopped a coyote attack on my cat before it could be fatal. The three classic signs of shock in cats are bradycardia, hypotension and hypothermia. It is true that dogs have the natural instinct to chase and bite which often will kill a smaller dog or cat. Neither she nor the dogs can get out and nothing to date can get inI wouldnt trust her out any other way. This bothers me, as well. Even your cat and dog may be best friends. Now, we live(d) in the countryside and our neighbor used to shoot (diseased and it sounded like she was playing a bongo drum. In that case, I would not put down any of my dogs as the cats were invading their territory when they should have been home where they lived. So how should I not blame the dogs & thier owners. Of course they are not allowed outside at night and they will not be together with other animals when not supervised. Im sorryI dont know HOW to post at your blog. Since dogs love getting a treat, toy, or game, they will keep an eye out for these opportunities. Years have gone by and nothing like this ever happened. http://www.cathealth.com/safety/cat-first-aid, http://www.vcahospitals.com/main/pet-health-information/article/animal-health/first-aid-in-cats/91, http://www.merckvetmanual.com/pethealth/special_subjects/emergencies/emergency_care_for_dogs_and_cats.html, Eine von einem Hund angegriffene Katze retten. It goes for any type of dogs, not just pits. Now Im afraid to ever let my cats out in their own yard again, knowing theres a dog with killer instincts next door. Well often find her curled up with in the crib. It also depends upon how you treat your cat after owning a dog. However, if a cat comes into our yard all bets are off with my dogs they will try to attack, I think its a territorial thing. If you are uncomfortable breaking up the fight on your own, find someone nearby who can assist you. I have always had cats and dogs, raised together! And why do people even have dogs that attack other pets? I have a cat and two dogs. At the time the owner said he would help with vet bills but now claims he is not the animals owner. Wrap the bandage firmly, but not tightly. Id say EUTHANIZE (okay okay,legally of course) the owner(s) forthwith. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. That means they stare at us a lot to gain knowledge about their environment. Whatever the scenario, dogs spend a great deal of time staring at humans. not. If that dog is so aggressive, I would consider if there was an underlying health issue like a thyroid problem. I have now been encouraged to put him down. When my dog was younger, and much smaller, she would take turns being chased by the cat, then chasing him back. Was the dog confined or were they both loose??? Now sometimes they are hardly noticeable, like the whiskers moving, ear movement or position, the body language changes, the tail position or movement, the look in the eye, the breathing, the tenseness of the muscles, but there is always a sign. I worked at the local shelter here. How long does this last? I think the taking food away when they are violent tells them that their violent actions are a threat to their survival. A few nights ago, I heard a thump on my back door. They are Gods most perfect creation, I believe they are never mean because they woke up one morning and decided to be. Hi, my friends cat was brutally attacked by a German Shepherd another friend brought from a rescue to see if he was cat friendly. Now I own all of these animalsthere has NEVER been any aggression from any of my animals. Uh, DUH! I am so sorry to hear of this trsgedy. or even bird if it were loose and unguarded) Therefore, they will watch for that signal that a trip outside is on its way. There should be laws that prevent roaming dogs. In the wild, canines will roam for miles to hunt prey, explore, and get exercise. With that said, though, it is possible that your dog may not ever be able to safely share space with a cat. I then woke up as she was carrying on but she was now in the bathroom. Does my dog need to be seen by the veterinarian after it has been in a fight? Stop Being Attentive Towards Your Cat When It Behaves Aggressively. That time he had severe injuries-profuse bleeding and a permanent limp. If your cat attacks dog unprovoked, then your cat grew up in such a condition that it rarely saw a dog or lived in the same house. My name is Rajkumar Ravichandran and I love all pets, travel, and amazing food. When I lived at my This way I am assured that she will be safe. Some one was not doing their job protecting their animal. The cops weren't much help whatsoever. My dog and cats are now permanently separated, because I dont know if this will happen again, but Im not willing to take that chance. I never had an attack, as such, but had one of the cats fallen into the back yard, Im sure they would have been attacked as they teased my dogs unmercifully. Find Out Here, How long does it take for Cytopoint to take effect in dogs? In fact my yellow cat and husky even sleep together and seem affectionate. You can read more at ttouch.com. So, get toys that can redirect its anger. Finally vet thought best to euthanize because cat wasnt going to make it. Was the dog in his yard? She hasnt hurt either our other cat or my wife since. However, as in people and every other living thing there are defects. rasied with cats, they generally did NOT..however, I can tell you they Out of 4 dogs that the neighbors neglectfully let loose out of thier yard. Any ideas? He said, THAT A normal animal has to kill for food and fight for its very survival so a WILD animal attack is instinctual and normal. I dont think it was the dogs fault, but rather the owner. It is cases like these where people must ponder what if this was my pet. I feel like Dr. Andrew Jones, I put the responsibility on the pet owners. I have had dogs my whole life and I feel that this instinctual killing side of her is something that I cannot train out of her not at the age of 10 with an unknown abusive past. So, when it sees the dog for the first time, then it gets tense and feels uncomfortable. My cat got lucky cause we heard the dogs barking in our yard and ran out and saved her from getting hurt worse. Why should have to keep my cat inside he likes to sit out on the porch and enjoy the sun. Although I heard it and went immediately, they would not let go of my cat and were both working on him viciously and would not let go. 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