How do I go about this. I got him (cat) from a rescue centre and they said he was fine with dogs. He seems ok with my mums dog unless he gets a bit bouncy, then the cat either leaves the room or gives him a punch in the ear (no claws).

Hi Emma

To be honest the best thing to do I have found is just let them get on with it but be sure that your cat has somewhere to escape if the pup gets a big clumsy - the pup will learn that he will get a smack if he irritates the cat and will more than likely grow up to love him, my two treat the cats like pups as they get washed and smothered by them.

Good luck :)

Oh meant to say, if the pup gets really excited and chases the cat try and tell him no, I did this with my youngest and he hardly ever chases the cats now, he has learnt that mummy will tell him off if he does so!

Thats what I did, just let them get on with it.  At first there was a few hair raising moments with cats ending up in dogs mouths but now they have all settled down :)  now the cat sleeps in the pups crate when the door is open or I often come in and find the cats on the dogs giant bean bag (big enough for two dogs and two cats) and the dogs asleep on the floor :D :D :D

Im more afraid of the cat having the pup in his mouth. Might think Douglas is a large white rat.

Mine still have a go at the dogs, usually by hiding then grabbing hold of thier legs as they walk past :rolleyes:

I worried about my cats clawing my boys in the eyes but they are actually very good, they do grab the boys some times with their front paws and bite their noses but they never do any damage :D :D

Ive only recently named the cat, Ive had him over a year now and called him Duke, as everyone around him is there for one purpose and thats to serve him. He is also white and sheds fur like there is no tommorow.

Hi Emma, I have got 2 somalis and they rule the roost! They have accepted our pup though. He is an 8 week old bulldog and so not very fast which means he doesn't chase them. It took them a few days but now they come and go as normal, not even had the pup a week yet. He also can't get up on settees etc so really he is not a threat to them. I do tell him "no" or hold him when they walk past/through the lounge or kitchen so they know he wont follow. He is learning by this too and pays very little attention to them now. I am sure Duke will be fine.x

I had a slightly different situation as I got the kittens when my bitch was about 9 months and she just loved them and they tried suckling from her throwing her in to a Phantom :( So I think my cats are slightly confused as to what they are as the boy sits on command LOL!  But they were 1 1/2 yrs when I had Bali and he used to chase them but he soon learnt they are his mates and I often find the dogs and cats sleeping together - the cats still curl up against my bitch.....bless :)

I would not confine your cat and pup to the one room as it will scare the cat as he will not be able to escape so just go with the flow and keep and eye out, I am sure the cat will be fine if he is used to your mums dog, and will soon learn that the iccle white rat will actually turn out to be a huge white protector :)  My bitch once chased another cat as he started on her big Ginger boy, very protective of her little kitties and seperates them when they play fight!

ooo id like to add to this thread?  i have recently moved back in with my mum and i am introducing my dog to my mums dog and cat tomorrow.  She has met the dog b4 and they get on great, however the cat is the main issue.  now i know he likes dogs, cos he wrestles with my mums dog all the time, but as my dog is new to him he is terrified.  what is the best way to approach this without the cat lashing out at my dog.  Should i jus leave them to it and jus not let my dog chase the cat when he wants peace?  i hope that after a couple of weeks he will jus get used to my dog without moving house.

If I was you I would hold the dog and watch the cat. If you hold a cat in a stressfull situation it can go nuts, speaking from personal and painfull experience (not my cats though) Keep an eye that the cat doesn't go for the dog. If the cat knows it is up to him to say hello he will do so in his own time. Once they are aquainted the dog can be released.
This is just my opinion, and where the cat is used to dogs I am sure you will be fine. Good luck and let us know how it goes please. My cats have been great with our new pup, and they have never seen a dog before! It is the keeping him still and quiet so they can have a sniff is the hard bit. Now he doesn't pay much attention to them at all.
Hope this helps.

When we introduced our cat (when she was a kitten) we took the dogs out of the room before letting the kitten in. The kitten was then taken out of the room before the dogs were allowed back in. This way both the kitten and the dogs got used to the smell of each other before meeting. We did this for a few days before introducing them. One of the dogs was sure that this little grey fluffy thing was food They ended up sleeping together. Just make sure that the cat can escape to somewhere the dog can't go. things should be ok in the end. ;)

That is really good advice Lindylou.

The problem I had was that a year later we got another kitten (male this time) The cat (speyed by then) took one look and SCREAMED at the kitten, who was in a cat basket, and legged it :D She took days to come round to the fact that there was a new cat in the house, and weeks before she forgave us ;) Especially as he tried to em...how do I put it politely...say 'hello' rather often :) He was neutered as soon as he was old enough. The dogs accepted him straight away.

That sounds about right, I would love another cat but my two hate each other let alone another strange cat, they are litter mates too so there shouldn't be a problem. They hiss and growl at each other, don't actually fight but they are friendlier to the new puppy than they are to each other! :-D

Hi Emma
Its a matter of time. My cats were in the house first and then the dog came along. It took a couple of months, but 2 of my cats really loved him, the other cat hated him even until he died and they were together for 8 years. Saying this though, now this cat really hates the other 2 cats and I am looking to rehome her to somewhere she is the only animal. My OHs staffie is scared to walk past this cat as he gets hissed at and a smack and the poor dog hasn't done anything.
Too many fights in my house due to this cat, but I am sure that when my pup arrives, the 2 cats that like dogs will be fine with her.
Does anyone know anyone that wants a sweet cat (but evil towards other animals)....???

Emma I have pm'd you. Have you checked your private messages.