If you start caring for your dog more than a cat may develop anger towards the dog and take a long time to get used to it. She has not ate or drank anything since the incident. That means they stare at us a lot to gain knowledge about their environment. I have been on both sides of the coin. This could help calm down the condition. It is difficult to tell the reason exactly. the dog should be confined to its own yard or leashed. I did not feed her anything. While in the house, the dogs would give the cats a quick run while playing, and the cats always new the safe places that were out of reach. It is MY responsibility to keep them under control. Take care to keep her head and neck still. I drove to the vet anyway and she apologetically told me she was gone. The retroperitoneal space. I dont know what to do. Be a more responsible owner, educate your friends and family, save a pets life, Pay It Forward for your sake and theirs. For example, if the dog sleeps in the bedroom with you at night, dont pick that room for the cat. Cats should be in, yes, I agree, as the common house cat is the most efficient killer on the planet with a whopping 1,000 prey animals. Sister was good with cats and wouldnt hurt cats unless they got too close to me, because she was very protective and guarded me and anything she thought belonged to me. It is in their DNA as much as having to breathe. We were all sad for it to happen. By the way my 6 dogs and 1 cat were some ones throw away animals now they are loved in a warm home and happiness every day Signed some one who loves to play with animals. But not necessarily easy. But You have to feel for the dog owner too. Cat owners usually love dogs, but dog owners hate cats and they even rejoice when a dog kills a cat. The answer lies in educating the caregivers about responsible pet ownership. This is their natural instinct. Be careful, since it will probably be frightened and may lash out if it feels threatened. Heal Them At Home! Any help would be appreciated thanks. Do not leave them alone all the time. A number of the comments assume the cat is unwatched and out of its yard this was not the case. Putting dogs to sleep for that is NOT necessay. Its just that a) cats are pretty good at staying away from dogs whod rather they not be around and b) dogs are very efficient at eradicating cats. No concentration camp tactics necessary! Brat cat is her nick name.i have to cover the drains with a guard so that nothing goes down. In the same way, your cat may be angry with something or someone. So sometimes it is a protective instinct, besides a hunting instinct kicking in. Always seek the advice of your veterinarian or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or for pet food related questions. Cats are prone to a behavioral problem known as cat re-directed aggression. We were very careful with her and the dogs. They put them in their yards 24/7 and the only contact they have with anyone is when being fed. Today I witnessed my cat get mauled by a neighbor's pit bull. Now I may be wrong, but I feel that an animal that would attack another (dog To them this is a wild animal and an intrusion into their space. Stay Calm-Do not worry: First of all, you need to do is, pull yourself together and no need to worry. The attack happened on MY PROPERTY! Our neighbor just informed me their dog attacked my cat. So, cat attacks dog unprovoked is nothing strange. Cases like Why is my cat hissing at my other cat all of a sudden? or a cat hissing at dog. Then use a long-range water pistol or remote control to chase your cat. One of their dogs has been known to be aggressive with other animals and has attacked my cats over 5 times over the past 2 years, chasing one away who never returned (I since got another one) and causing another one to require stitches. Cats are cats..You have birds crap in your yards..you have dogs hiking their legs on your cars..big deal..oh yeah, and I have dog dung in my yard constantly & Im not trying to shoot them (altho, legally I can carry a gun)..Im not trying to poison them, beat thembut they DO it..of course, so do the coyotes, the bunniesthe hawks, owlsand no, I dont live in the woods! So, whenever a dog comes near its surroundings, it attacks it. Hi, my friends cat was brutally attacked by a German Shepherd another friend brought from a rescue to see if he was cat friendly. You just need to go get it. If your cat has already lived with a dog, and had a bad experience, then it ends up attacking it. 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. She was very smart and a good dog. She lives to chase squirrels! Ever see a nature video of what happens though when the prey stops running away and turns to face the wolf? It's plain crazy to not be prepared. I am so angry right now. Today after I fed her for the last time, I saw her being bitten by 5 dogs, and i run to save her, but i couldnt. That being said, some of the dogs (including my own -beagles,shetland The dog, lacking hands with which to grab hold of the cat, uses the only grabbing mechanism at his disposal, his mouth, unaware of the potential crushing power of his That was over 15 months ago. I currently have 7 cats inside that have claws and I dont have shredded furniture. . Dr. Everyone needs some education in this area whether they are a pet owner or not. My cat was just attacked today. The 6 Reasons Why Dogs Run Away 1. As far as I am concerned, its never acceptable. But a more pressing topic: My terrier just attacked my pet mouse. Therefore, they will watch for that signal that a trip outside is on its way. A cat attacked my dog is a common challenge for pet parents. 3 years old. Leave the area of which the attack is taking place. We need to keep an eye on our pets just like we do our children. I never leave the dogs in the house when we are not home. 4. Grabbed him by the stomach. All 6 of my cats currently live side by side with my two adopted dogs and you frequently find them sleeping curled up in piles of dog and cat. And it happened that we were not aware and my little girl let dogs off their leash for the usual run. Avoidance is one way of control but it doesnt get rid of the problem. The veterinary team can also give you instruction on giving the cat first aid and transporting her safely to the veterinary hospital. Initially the neighbor offered to pay for the vet bills, but as soon as we returned and showed them the vet bills they decided that maybe it wasnt their dogs fault. I punished all three dogs because I didnt see who did it. If this is the case, close the door and begin feeding each animal on his or her side of the door: The cat eats his food in his room, right next to the door, and the dog eats her meal on the other side of the door. If something in your house spooked your cat and there's an open door or window nearby, it's likely that your kitty will bolt to safety. I feel sorry for the cat owner. We have no idea how long they were in there but they destroyed the closet, well as we got to cleaning up we found one of our and she was limp but alive we took her to the vet where she died. Id let her out and let her eat. How can I help the cat recover? I later saw this done with many other vicious dogs, at the farm I lived at. There are some common signs seen with any bleed: Pallor paleness. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years. We often redirect our whole frustration to work or something on others-like our family members. Cats are just as susceptible to everyday minor injuries as any other animal. It was pretty amusing to watch. That is down the road. I am convinced it is shock, because is cannot be a lung collapse, fractured bone or intestinal bleeding. Not seeing or hearing disturbing activity could help calm the cat's nerves and prevent her from reacting aggressively. How Far Do Cats Go? As soon as she misbehaved I put her in a cage for 24 hours. The natural defense of our feline friends is not to run as fast as possible to escape danger, but to hide and protect their territory until the danger passes. This dog attacked our tuxedo cat so bad that he ran away from home and never came back. Should I take my dog to the vet after a dog fight? They generally hiss when they are uncomfortable with the other person or animal. I feel like Dr. Andrew Jones, I put the responsibility on the pet owners. Cat attacks dog unprovoked if you create and reward an environment where they can be mischievous. Same concept, different language. It cuts the aggression by over half if not all, and their hearing improves 100% because they are no longer preoccupied with those thoughts of being elsewhere for reasons we shouldnt need to address here. Its not about putting blame on cats being indoors or not. Vets and groomers will do this for you just like they would a dog. I have the sweetest dog. My question is, would it help for me to stay up and hold it all night, or should I just leave it alone in its cage? It is breaking my heart, but right now MY cat is in surgery because MY dog attacked it. So youre telling me that if my dog attacks a cat the right thing to do is put her to sleep? A cat with bone or spinal injuries must lie flat on a firm surface, such as a sturdy board. Get Your Pet Thinking, How do you introduce a puppy to a cat that hates dogs? Well often find her curled up with in the crib. While I express my condolences about her tragic loss, I was not sympathetic about her behavior as a pet owner. I do think she did the correct thing. They eventually were faced with the choice of having to move or get rid of the dog. One dog husky and the other English lab. I so agree with you, all of the neighbors really watch there animals and children, when outside~~a shame she doesnt seem to care! The owners, yes. Each dog (and each cat) is an individual and will learn at his or her own pace. 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. My cat has had to under go several surgeries to repair the damage that this dog has done. So be sure to check the wound daily for signs of infection (see below). Cats do not travel in packs and they will strike (at a human) only enough to get awayshould they knock the human over, they fleethey dont stand there and continue biting them like a giant chew toy. If you lived inside the mind of a dog, it is instinct to CHASE. It is one of the hardest bad behaviors to keep under control. Ive called Animal Control about these sleazy people repeatedly. Whenever you bring a new dog to your home, it feels a lot insecure. We tried introducing her to them but she was resiliant to her, hence the reason she would not go near the back. Dogs seems to rule neighborhoods lately. and their solutions, one by one. If dogs and cats are to get along, it seems to be a necessity of having them learn as puppies and kittens about coexistence. Its plain crazy to not be prepared. In the original story, let us consider the cat to be a small child who was running away from the dog in fear. But, having an outdoor cat, you alwas have a risk that its going to get killed. Approach the cat slowly and talk to it in a soothing voice to calm it down. There is an intense determined look she gets when she is in attack mode (opossums and frogs mostly). The cat should NOT have been allowed outside! Cat owners just let their cats roam free and I dont think that is right. He was following his training.just as other animals that bite/attack are following their internal training (instinct) HOWEVER, if we cannot REtrain them, they are a danger to the neighborhood and should NOT be kept as pets. I could feel her reaching for me for help and I couldnt do anything about it. How do you tell if your cat has been attacked? Put the cat in a room (e.g., a bedroom, a bathroom or a spare room) with a tall baby gate across the door. 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. In addition, the owners should have to do COMMUNITY service by volunteering If the cats badly injured, take it to a vet. If all the dogs/cats in the neighborhood were confined, animals would be much safer. And all dog applications require that you must keep the dog leashed at all time if it is not outside in a fence it cannot escape from. In my case, I used to have Alaskan Malamutes, a breed with a rather high prey drive being not all that far removed from the wild wolf ancestor. A few nights ago, I heard a thump on my back door. Bite wounds on a cat often turn into abscesses, which are pockets of infection. Uh, DUH! He would stick his big nose at Smudge, sniffing her. It may be natural for you to pay more attention to it after a fight to calm it. Be aware that emergency veterinary care is expensive. if you want your cat to be outdoors, accept the fact you are allowing your cat into a dangerous world where it can be hit by cars, abused by kids, and attacked by other dogs, or other cats for that matter. I was looking for a home for the kitty because I knew my dog doesnt like cats. I have thought the dog must have shook or flung her at my door and continued to go after her on the the way home. Your cat might struggle for days with a scratch that develops into a painful and sometimes deadly abscess. Remind you that these are domesticated animals, all of their food is given to them, they dont have to kill anymore. Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed I used the guide dog training program as a reference. He said the dog had him in its mouth but my cat got away and ran up a tree. Was the cat in its own yard? My cat was attacked by lurchers whos owners had encouraged the dogs to attack my cat but she luckily survived. My neighbor would laugh at me. With a little knowledge and observation, you can learn to tell the difference. If your cat has suffered extensive physical injury, the use of anesthetics in addition to surgery may be required. our cat ran under the bed and hid when it all happend as the other 2 surrounded her and were cleaning her up our dog is now just sitting alone looking sad as if he knows what he did i just would like to no why he is acting this way and if we should be worried we love all our animals and raised all of them together they even sleep with the dog..so someone please let me no if you have heard of anything like thisour cat seems to be fine but has a limp when she walks. A She was ALWAYS a big-time cat lover and didnt even like dogsI couldnt believe it. She is so withdrawn now. My 14 yr old cat was attacked by the neighbor's dog in our back yard, the dog tore down our fence, all this happened a week ago. Even though some might be trained , they usually go back if training isnt reinforced all the time. The Lab is one year old. What to Know, What human foods are dogs most allergic to? They are Gods most perfect creation, I believe they are never mean because they woke up one morning and decided to be. This can also generate fear towards you and increase anger towards your dog. When her mother was sick, Sister was protecting her mother, and wouldnt let any of the cats or neighbors dog near her mother. As an animal lover and having 2 large breed dogs, 7 indoor cats and one outdoor cat, I make sure that I am a responsible pet owner, but that is not the case for people who live in my area. When I lived in California, I saw this done for very vicious dogs. She was our joy and had so much charachter. They helped cat out of going into shock (organs shutting down) however went from bad to worse with seizures and fluid coming out of nose. If you wish to comment, please post on my blog here. We own 2 dogs and 2 cats. Wheres the sensitivity of these hypocrite dog-owners and so-calling-themselves animal-lovers when it comes to thinking about WHAT a feline cat has to bear before she/he is killed brutally and so-cruelly by MURDEROUS DOGS and their insensitive and stupid and SELFISH OWNERS???!!! There are many reasons why your cat may feel inclined to randomly attack your dog, with common reasons including feeling threatened, being territorial or having an underlying medical issue. Only when THIS SORT OF EXTREME AND IMMEDIATE TACTIC is taken with recalcitrant, stupid, irresponsible, careless, insufferably ignorant humans will tragic situations lessen. Tank (pitbull) and BooBoo(cat)! Now Im afraid to ever let my cats out in their own yard again, knowing theres a dog with killer instincts next door. She doesnt like cats though. This allows each animal to associate the smells of the other with something good: food. I realized after a few seconds and to my dismay that it was my yellow cat. Punishing a dog with a death sentence for doing what is in its nature. If the cat is bleeding, the veterinarian will try to control the bleeding. We cannot go into stores without a dog trying to sniff nearby. Safety, security & LOVE!!!!! ALL animals, cats included must be resrticted to their own property for their own protection as well as the protection of others. How To Stop The Fight Between Your Cat And Dog? My dog and cat sleep together even when we are not home.we got the cat when the dog was 6. dog is now 7 1/2 and the cat is 1 and a bit. I had to have her euthanized on Friday. My mother-in-law was unaware that day that her cat was outdoors. 3. Ongoing or large bleeds can result in the pet running out of red blood cells and looking pale. If the cat does not have bone or spinal injuries, you can wrap her in a towel or a bag. Remember (above) I mentioned a BEAGLEwell, he wasnt really MINE, he was a neighbors, but a neighbor whose house I was always in anyways (I knew their child). The owners have no clue as to how to handle their dogs. If the dog you bought is very friendly and does not view your cat as its prey, then both of them can get used to each other within a few weeks. A lot of pet owners, I have found, since I have worked with about 15,000 over the past 40 years, dont understand that much about dogs and their drives. If no one has taught them, they cant teach their friends. I had a friend whos dog (a Yellow Lab) killed one of her cats. 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. 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