Things You'll Need
- Private room
- Food
- Water
- Litter pan
- Crate
- Leash
- Pillow
- Towel
- Squirt gun
- Baby gate
- Counters
Instructions
Place the new kitten in a small, closed room with food, water and a litter pan. Give it time to become comfortable in its new surroundings and with every human family member. After a week has passed, allow it to explore the rest of the house and start to introduce it to the other pets.
Introduce the cat and dog while the dog is in a crate or on a secure leash. Allow them to see each other and sniff each other. If either animal seems upset or afraid, separate them. If the kitten or dog attacks the other, distract it by squirting it with water, or tossing a pillow or towel over it.
Ensure the kitten's safety by blocking off one room with a baby gate or another type of barrier that the kitten can cross but the dog cannot. Place the kitten's food and litter pan on a counter so that the dog cannot reach them. This will keep the kitten from feeling vulnerable and will prevent the dog from eating the food or litter.
Reintroduce the kitten and dog several times until they seem relaxed around each other. Once they are comfortable, allow them to interact freely with each other. Supervise them for a few days; if they are relaxed, they can be left alone with each other.