Cat & Dog Fight

[PassionSpirit]

I've had a cat for 8 years. We recently got a big breed pet because we have the need for a guard dog. Anyway, they have been co-existing for about 2 months. They rarely encounter because he lives on one side of the gate and she frequents the other and stays in the house most of the time anyway. When they see each other, it can be a little tensed but it's not too bad. I've still had fears that they may clash and one of them may get hurt or die. That would devastate me.
Anyway, last night I dreamed that they got into a major fight outside my house. I had to pick him him (and he's a huge puppy) to protect him from her. She was jumping up and opening her claws to get at him. This dream was very disturbing and caused me to oversleep.
Do you think this could just be my worry and axiety working over time?

[Wolfjk]

Originally Posted by PassionSpirit

I've had a cat for 8 years. We recently got a big breed pet because we have the need for a guard dog. Anyway, they have been co-existing for about 2 months. They rarely encounter because he lives on one side of the gate and she frequents the other and stays in the house most of the time anyway. When they see each other, it can be a little tensed but it's not too bad. I've still had fears that they may clash and one of them may get hurt or die. That would devastate me.
Anyway, last night I dreamed that they got into a major fight outside my house. I had to pick him him (and he's a huge puppy) to protect him from her. She was jumping up and opening her claws to get at him. This dream was very disturbing and caused me to oversleep.
Do you think this could just be my worry and axiety working over time?

Hi PassionSpirit,

This dream was very disturbing and caused me to oversleep.

If anything dreams wake you up! This dream probably happened because you were too tired towake up without a strong dream!
Now if you show your cat to your dog and explain to him that they should have a peaceful existence together, he will take heed and not hurt your cat. In any case your cat should be able to look after herself as she owns the place!
Cheers Wolfjk

[PassionSpirit]

In any case your cat should be able to look after herself as she owns the place!

You got that right!

I introduced the pets to each other the first week, but I think I'll have to do that again for my own peace of mind.
Thanks