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. I dont care what others here think of me; I think a dog which kills a cat is NEVER-NEVER-NEVER justified. Best Wishes, Dr Andrew Jones, DVM Copyright 2008 Four Paws Online Ltd. If yes, then can you guess the reason why? This dog attacked our tuxedo cat so bad that he ran away from home and never came back. My cats and dogs have always gotten along. As far as I am concerned, its never acceptable. Oh no, how awful! So, cat attacks dog unprovoked is nothing strange. 2 wooded fenced in acres. EDUCATE yourselves and then share that education with everyone you know that is a pet owner. Then Heart rate kept dipping to 5 beats per minute. Get Your Pet Thinking, How do you introduce a puppy to a cat that hates dogs? Approach the cat slowly and talk to it in a soothing voice to calm it down. The answer is obvious. I am very sad. It is not far off from teaching a child the difference between right and wrong. This only happens under some circumstances. I hope this helps anyone needing information as to what they should do. The vet, 3 techs, office manager, and myself all were shocked at the cats behavior. This cat was here before they came to live with us. We all have to be responsible for our pets to the best of our ability. Any one have any comments to make me feel like i made the right choice? The cat may eat because it holds a grudge against you or one of your guests treated it with disdain. the care, walking, playing with, training) of a neighborhood dog that was UN-NEUTERED. Especially a dog who chases and attacks smaller animals. Dont leave your cat alone when you get your new dog. causing her death? Your cat may be attacking your dog all the time. Now Ive told both my dogs off & have ignored them since the attack but can someone tell me how I can stop our husky from attacking cats & how do I stop them from coming into our garden, as thats our dogs territory, so I cant really find it in my heart to really blame them for protecting it against any other animal that wants to enter!! Just like you cant get upset about a cat killing birds or mice; its what they do. I had a cat sleeping on my porch snatched off my porch just feet from me and ripped in half. They must also proof or test their animals in a variety of situations to really know if they are trully trained. Not once has he ever apologized for his dog repeatedly trying to kill my cat, instead he calls my family awful names, threatens charges, and plays the victim. We taught our cat no nails. Odunayo said. There is a way to deal with it that is also very simple. We have another rescue dog that has taken all the pets out of depression and fear thankfully. I drove to the vet anyway and she apologetically told me she was gone. They need it too. Hissing, swatting at your dog, and biting your dog are all signs that show that your cat is jealous of your dog. No food for 24hrs and a good spanking after i took them over to the dead body. The dog must have thought the kid was being hurt, but it was the kid that was doing all the pulling cos he didnt want to be disciplined. Give a little bit more attention to it, until it feels safe. Dogs think cats are a toy to chase and that is because they have just been put out to learn that and not been trained to leave them. Sudden aggression could be the simple result of your dog challenging the established hierarchy of the household. Sobecause my dog now barks at catshe is a bad behaving dog? This will help to relieve the effects of shock. ), and they knew not to run from Maggie. (I dont mean tortured, I mean teased.when I was little I felt sorry for I truly dont know what she would do if she got the cat or a rabbit or any other animal. It was like she saw red when she saw a child.I have 24 grandchildren, I could not trust her with them around. I know he has helped me in training my boston terriers quite a bit, just watching his show !!! This is much worse. We had a baby on the way, so this didnt look good. Grabbed him by the stomach. I agree with you, I would have NO problem putting my dog down if it hurt another animal or child. When I asked for details, I was a bit surprised and angry to the answers I was getting. You might also ask why does my cat swat at my dog? I believe that tragedies do happen sometimes that nothing could have prevented. She was in my yard and when spotted by the dog, she began running so the dog chased her. My girlfriend and I adopted our first ever kitten 3 months ago at 8 weeks. I believe that she gets her 2 cents worth in early but I do not allow her to pick on the dogs nor the dogs to harrass her. The dogs prey instinct. I wish dog owners would think of the affect their animals actions would have on another animal owner if their dog hurt a neighbors cat or even dog. I also currently have 9 dogs in the orphan house. What to Know, What human foods are dogs most allergic to? I was frustrated as they have been together for 3 years and this is her home and she shouldnt have to worry about being harmed in her own home. Nonrecognition aggression occurs when one cat is uncharacteristically aggressive toward a companion cat after a period of separation. Cat owners just let their cats roam free and I dont think that is right. My big lug of a dog was shocked got this confused look on his face like he was thinking what just happened. When did society decide to cater to dogs? He would stick his big nose at Smudge, sniffing her. The had cornered her. My sister tried to pull the dog off the cat, but the dog wouldnt let go. Unprovoked aggression in cats has a reason. But they all have trimmed nails, too. I miss him but dont blame him. This is a must. I have a couple in our street with 2 of the most aggressive street dogs i have ever seen. When your cat gets frightened, one of their strongest instincts will be to get away from whatever's scaring them and they don't care where they go. Please advise! He just chases them for fun. So, getting appreciation can be redirected as its urge instead of fighting. they have entirely different behaviors, and communication patterns. Getting cat toys, investing in pheromones, appreciating it when it behaves well, and making sure that your cat is exercising daily can help to improve your cat and dog relationship. If no one has taught them, they cant teach their friends. Very saddened, but never blamed the dogs. So, whenever a dog comes near its surroundings, it attacks it. So, make sure your cat cant get past the gate you put up. She is 40 lbs and it took my 220 lb husband 5 minutes to get her off the cat as she was baring teeth trying to get it. 4. Back the dog away from the cat and tie the leash to the nearest sturdy structure, such as a telephone pole. We checked the cat over very carefully multiple times and saw nota scratch and no sign of internal pain. As long as the cat remains gentle, let her nibble and hold your hand. To euthanize the dog is not the answer. When you go out, then lock both of them separately, by providing all of its necessities. and somehow the owner of that animal will take good care of it. 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 immediatly yelled and removed2 of the dogs and the others backed off. Then use a long-range water pistol or remote control to chase your cat. Last week my 2.5 year old cat got hit by a car.ON MY PROPERTY. If you have cable, get to Animal Planet, they have plenty of informational shows on animal training, so does the library, so does the internet, so does the vet, so does the local shelter in your area. 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. When she tried to crawl away from me and be by herself I realised she was dying. They are also separated at night when we are sleeping. 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. Learn the language of the dog, cat (yes cats can be trained to do a lot of things) hamster, gerbil, G. pig, goldfish, whatever the pet is. Also in the house are 2 other cats and a dog. I have 5 dogs and 5 cats. This is a very sad situation, but Im not sure that I would put the dog down. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 106,637 times. . Heres the Answer, Is low fat Greek yogurt good for dogs? It is cases like these where people must ponder what if this was my pet. A homeowner purposefully poisons a dog that frequently came onto his property in the past. Sometimes, your dog can simply try to be friendly with your dog and approach it. It needs strong leadership, training, counter-conditioning, and supervision. They had already had the dog for 6 months and was on the urgent adoption list so when this accident happened the only answere thay had was to put the dog down. I didnt know what to do, I phoned the vet and she told us to meet her. Im serious BIG time, Yes, Im a cat person primarily, but I also do love dogs.was raised with Your little dog? Please mr. Manley, dont do that to your animals, but find a responsible trainer to help you! USE A HARNESS. HORRIFIC. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. I dont let my dogs run loose. Then, as she appeared in the doorway, on of them would jump up, grab her around the neck with both paws and give her a nip, let go and both cats would tear off in the other direction. As I was listening I was thinking to myself are you completely out of your mind? She chose to be an irresponsible pet owner. I hope there are not internal injuries. While I express my condolences about her tragic loss, I was not sympathetic about her behavior as a pet owner. Cases like Why is my cat hissing at my other cat all of a sudden? or a cat hissing at dog. As long as they didnt play the game, Maggie would leave them alone. In that case the dogs should be either inside at night, or in a caged area where it is unlikely cats will enter. That is a little extreme. You can be ready Have you ever seen a cat and dog fighting each other? Anyway, last year I adopted 2 wonderful dogs and according to the shelter they were fine with other dogs. If you can see obvious bite wounds, you should seek immediate veterinary attention. It is their only defense. Welcome to Learn About Pet. When my dogs would corner a cat, they would then back off and never hurt one of my cats. A man once told me that his father had a dairy farm and wouldnt allow dogs on his farm because he needed guard cats more than he needed guard dogs. If I had not been there to grab her. My cat goes out on a cord as well as my dog. The sword cuts both ways on this subject and cats are not the only victims of attacks. Its more then training it leadership and lifestyle. As soon as she misbehaved I put her in a cage for 24 hours. Aggressive dogs should be put down if they cant be controlled. Who knows if this was just a one time accident or what even provoked the dog to attack, but im still not convinced that uthanization was the answere. The wounds are horrific! My cat was doing fine on iv fluids and was about to be discharged from the veterinarian hospital the following morning - her temperature stabilized after being hypothermic from . Last week, I was outside with my dog and granddaughter to let him potty. Neglible (or negative) INTELLIGENCE! She went after the two dogs (pit bull and standard poodle)with a broom.They released my poor cat, surprisingly. Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. 8. It's plain crazy to not be prepared. Your cat can take a protective antibiotic to keep infection at bay. Gloria Serge can be seen walking down the bank of a lake with her small dog . Does my dog need to be seen by the veterinarian after it has been in a fight? These hypocrites, clearly BIASED TOWARDS THEIR OWN KILLER DOGS, are all so merciful and so-very-emotional about euthanasia done to murderous dogs when it comes to the dogs, their own or others Then they get angry. I will put her down because she might kill a neighbors cat or child. dog attack. http://www.theonlinevet.com. Why the heck do these murderous dogs kill cats anyways since they DONT EAT THEM??? If your cats are chipped, check with the chipping company and make sure your data is up-to-date. The idea is to separate them and only allow them to view each other during specific times. Im sorry but dogs shouldnt be allowed to run wild and untrained through out the neighborhood. If your cat has never come across a dog when it was a kitten, then fights are common. Would I think best is to put such a dog down? I dont think the dogs should be put down but I think they really need to get control of them and if they cant well they will be hearing alot of complaints from me with the police & local humane society after these vet visits are all said n done with. my dog had just seen an injured bird on the floor who she sniffed and just left it alone and carried on walking, she sensed that the bird could not fly and left it alone and carried on walking. She has had them for almost 4 years now so they are a part of her family now. ?????????????? For example, if the dog sleeps in the bedroom with you at night, dont pick that room for the cat. I cant believe that it is only because the old dog is weaker. An Easy Escape By nature, dogs were made to roam. So when you all blame it on the irresponsible owners, you are wrong. Dilating pupils. But, cats can take this as an advantage and attack your dog whenever it needs your attention. (Because even then I realized that a loose and mean dog could dig UNDER the I am convinced it is shock, because is cannot be a lung collapse, fractured bone or intestinal bleeding. I saw one man do this to his dog one time after the dog had allegedly killed a rabbit.I had rabbits and Happy killed and ate them all but I didnt punish her for it. When I lived in California, I saw this done for very vicious dogs. She will chase other cats out of her yard. Sadly, Ive been put in a similar situation just recently. When did it become socially acceptable to take dogs to public places like they are children? I am a firm believer that cats should be indoors. This article was co-authored by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. If both of these were done, the cat would be alive today. Brat cat is her nick name.i have to cover the drains with a guard so that nothing goes down. They say if you punish a dog two seconds later, it wont work. We can only plant a seed. THEY MUST HAVE A TIE OUT CABLE OR ROPE JUST LIKE A DOG!!!!!! Theres my two cents. The hardest part was having to hold her and have her watch me watch her die. I should mention that this is a tough mouse, having survived being neutered against the odds. The muzzle could increase her suffering rather than calm her down. Cats view your dog as a target at this point. She must have been my previous neighbors dog. If a cat attacks dog unprovoked, it could be due to stress. If owners dont want to take responsibility for there animals then they shouldnt have them. support@veterinarysecretsrevealed.com Id say EUTHANIZE (okay okay,legally of course) the owner(s) forthwith. Do not try to yell at them loudly. My neice was heartbroken because she was so proud of the dog and how well behaved it was. Definitely harmless to innocent people. The pursuer shows confusion and sits down or circles around as though unsure what to do nextit is the CHASE itself that greatly influences the pursuit response. People have a habit However, he is labeled as no good because he does not attack any stray cat by some members. Huge difference in age etc. 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!!! Years have gone by and never have they attacked the cats before. It was her heart. Once upon a time our neighbors cat used to come into our yard all of the time and actually taunt our dogs. If putting a muzzle on the cat is not feasible, drape a towel over her head. Who are wondering what happened to them!! He responds to both silent hand signals and voice commands, does not pull when walking. 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