I would not have considered euthanizing any of my dogs for killing a strange cat that climbed my fence in the night. Everyone agrees that dogs should be leashed or confined to thier property, but few agree that the same should hold true for cats. A homeowner purposefully poisons a dog that frequently came onto his property in the past. The wounds are horrific! I would get lots of compliments of how gentle, well behaved he was. I so agree with you, all of the neighbors really watch there animals and children, when outside~~a shame she doesnt seem to care! them while the cats usually stayed JUST out of reach and luxuriously bathed If she is not breathing, reposition her neck and try again. Let your cat be. Being a responsible dog owner means thinking of your neighbors and the effects of your animal using their yard and not yours. I have been on both sides of the coin. You just need to go get it. I also had a little puppy at the time. Use a Feliway diffuser. This is a disturbing situation, although not knowing the details it is hard to comment. I was told a story concerning a recently adopted ex-racing greyhound. You can try striking the dog with a board or heavy club, such as a golf club, but there is a risk the dog will then turn its attention and aggression on you. So, when it sees the dog for the first time, then it gets tense and feels uncomfortable. Who are wondering what happened to them!! I started letting my cats outside in our well fenced yard. She is now nine years old and is actually a nice dog, but she absolutely cant be around children or small animals such as cats because she bites. With a little knowledge and observation, you can learn to tell the difference. Stopped him and explained dogs and cats could be friends. Well, if its nature, it is nature when a dog kills a child (even though a lot of times children torture and provoke dogs. The dogs owner is supposed to be the person in charge, and if he or she says that the dog should leave this or that alone, then that should be the way it is. The three classic signs of shock in cats are bradycardia, hypotension and hypothermia. former home I wanted my cats to experience the outdoors and we had a roofed I have a dog that is an escape artist, I say, as she will sneak out the door when ever possible. Sometimes kitties can be stupid and get themselves hanged. . It is breaking my heart, but right now MY cat is in surgery because MY dog attacked it. Outward signs of internal bleeding including pale gums, a distended belly, and coughing up blood. We believe he has bruising on his hind end. They are best friends [emoji]128516[/emoji]. Welcome to Learn About Pet. Or for teaching them to stay out of, off of, or away from things you deem necessary, such as the kitchen counter, the T.V., that high shelf with Great-Grammas antique clock she brought with her from the foreign land she was born in, etc You must have a scratching post available to all cats. Know what to do and what not to do. % of people told us that this article helped them. During this time the 2 dogs chase each other and run around with high adrenaline. it was extremely sad. I feel bad for the cat owner!!! A cat with bone or spinal injuries must lie flat on a firm surface, such as a sturdy board. I dont care what others here think of me; I think a dog which kills a cat is NEVER-NEVER-NEVER justified. My cat got lucky cause we heard the dogs barking in our yard and ran out and saved her from getting hurt worse. When I heard her breath I realised she might have a punctured lung. Laws on the books wrt. Once the smell is there all the dogs want to go in the same area. She is so withdrawn now. 2 wooded fenced in acres. I feel that I have lost 3 pets in one. I hope there are not internal injuries. And many dog owners spend a great deal of time wondering why. I immediately made him release and crated him. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Veterinarian, author, advocate for alternative, natural solutions for dog and cat health, Dr. Andrew Jones, DVM Dog is loving, affectionate and submissive to us, but he is a guard dog. Nothing phased Maverick because he had been exposed-seen it all cats were just another friend UNTIL the vets office permanent inhouse cat walked up to my 3 year old Maverick who was laying by my feet and slapped him across the face. Well I must agree with everyone else so far. The underlying reason behind the fight can be anything from social insecurity to mental health problems. Maybe, Dr. Jones, you could put together a ebook on different training methods for taming pets-gone-bad. I had to have her euthanized on Friday. I know this dog is going to do something terrible as I have seen & heard how they train him/her. She is a lovely dog and sleeps with my own cats, but stray cats in the gardeni couldnt say she would never do it again. I DO NOT believe in de-clawing a cat for any reason whatsoever!!! We were finally When my dog was younger, and much smaller, she would take turns being chased by the cat, then chasing him back. A thief takes a dog and sells it to a research lab. The owners, yes. How do you tell if your cat has been attacked? Essentially, they are waiting for us to do something that will impact them. was THREE and in my own back yard. They have to sharpen. slowly thought they might be rabid). Dr. If your cat is continuously attacking your dog, without any reason, then mental health issues can also be a reason. My dog was IN HIS YARD. I think that not only do dogs who have killed should be euthanized, effective immediately after attacking a poor, defenseless cat in fact these same dogs should be killed in the same cruel and murderous manner in which these dogs killed the cats. I cant understand this behavior!!! We need to keep an eye on our pets just like we do our children. They have always been the most behaved dogs but do intently watch and herd cattle and horses. 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. He was from Europe. I have 2 cats and 1 dog, all get along. My husband rewards him for this of course. I had a cat sleeping on my porch snatched off my porch just feet from me and ripped in half. For more tips from our Veterinary co-author, including how to help an injured cat breathe, read on. The cat was in our yard on the back porch and the dog saw it and went to chase it off of our property but the cat just sat there and sliced a foot long laseration on his belly and groin area that required internal stitches and staples. While I have not had a problem with them, I dont expect other dogs to be so understanding! It does not chase children down the street if loose, nipping at their heels. Since dogs love getting a treat, toy, or game, they will keep an eye out for these opportunities. I live in an area where there are coyotes and mountain lions, so my cat if she goes out, goes out a window that opens into a completely enclosed dog run. Especially a dog who chases and attacks smaller animals. a cat attacks dog unprovoked, it could be down to misunderstanding. These are natural acts. She tries so hard to protect them. One must count the risk when they allow their pets to do certain things. To keep itself safe from being attacked, it attacks first. She lives to chase squirrels! She has improved a lot from how she was when she was a puppy. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The owner actually turned it around to say that my family and cat were at fault and he and his dog are the victims. They cant not do it either UNLESS trained not to do it. It does not matter what breed the dog is, it is a DNA instinct. If you don't see identification, call your local animal control. The cat hid and later came home. My other cat disappeared when people were using cats for bait for dog fighting in the area. Also, I wish I really wish this that a dog-owner who sees their own dog BUTCHERING a cat and is still against the euthanasia towards their killer dogs as a result of that should be bitten themselves by their own killer dogs so that they can get an idea of what the poor cat their dog had butchered went through at the hands and jaws of their murderous dogs!!! Anyway, Sister died when she was 11 and a half years old. Maybe that will open up some sensitivity towards others and others pets, in the hypocrite dog-owners and let them RECOGNIZE the EVIL and MURDEROUS tenancies in their own dogs. Of course she knows she was involved in something terrible. Its a horrible thing to see cats attacked and killed by dogs. Cat attacks dog unprovoked if you create and reward an environment where they can be mischievous. A cats aggression towards a dog happens for special reasons. I feel awful because yesterday I was coming home from a dog walk with my dog, my friend and her dog. My sister tried to pull the dog off the cat, but the dog wouldnt let go. they have entirely different behaviors, and communication patterns. Cat should not have been loose. A few puncture marks, none deep and swelling on side of stomach. Giving feather toys can be the best option. If cats have had any bad experiences meeting a dog in the past, then it can take a few months to get used to. The gate needs to be a barrier that allows the cat and dog to see one another, but does not allow them to access each other. If the cat has a fracture, do you best to provide extra support and stabilization to that injured area. We panicked and while one of the owners went to get the dog, we saw the dog suddenly stop (on its OWN, before anyone even left the kitchen) and SPIT OUT the cat. I should mention that this is a tough mouse, having survived being neutered against the odds. You can also put a bell around your cats neck that indicates to your dog that it is coming. Two days ago my yellow cat got out accidently (only happened once before in two years). Your cat can misunderstand it as it is trying to attack it and defend itself. For example, after one cat returns home from a veterinary visit, the cat that stayed home is aggressive toward the returning cat, who may flee, freeze (hold still), or fight back. JavaScript is disabled. Just mentioning that our cat loved to tease our dogs Yes, of course. protect them or allow them to threaten others is irresponsible. The cheetah approached the hare quietly, and the hare ran away when it found out, the cheetah: let you run 100 meters first.#cheetah #Cheetahvshare#CheetahAt. Keep your own safety in mind as you do thisthe dog may end up injuring you, too. You can also swap out the blankets and bedding of each animal, giving it to the other. If your cat has suffered extensive physical injury, the use of anesthetics in addition to surgery may be required. Its a very stressful situation. My dog was brutally attacked by the neighbors cat. 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