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The best age to introduce a kitten to a cat would be just as the kittens able to be taken away from its mothe as you may find your cat will act as a parent and protect the kitten and come very attached

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Two cats that have not lived with a dog before are likely to be frightened of an exuberant puppy. The first step is to maintain control of the puppy so that no chasing or charging of the cats occurs. Initial introductions should occur with the puppy on a leash for control. Both the puppy and the cats should be rewarded with food and praise for showing calm and quiet behaviors. Allowing the cats to determine how close they want to get to the puppy is also helpful. Separation and escape routes are essential to allow the cats time to adjust. Most cats will adjust to a dog if the introductions are done slowly and they feel safe. Dr. Horwitz, Veterinarian http://www.purinaone.com/Experts/QADetail.aspx?QADetailId=53934d5a-9f1c-4d0b-9785-4d107015fc9d

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The sooner, the better: If you associate cats to dogs at a younger age, the more likely it is for the animals to accept each other.

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