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==Prevention==
 
==Prevention==
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Prevention of fear of other species (dogs):
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* Cats that are expected to live alongside dogs should be [[Feline Socialisation|well-socialised]] with them during kittenhood.
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* Cats should be provided with a number of easily accessible escape routes: baby-gates, high perches etc. These enable to the cat to avoid contact with the dog.
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* The cat should have at least on dedicated location where it can access food, water,a latrine, and resting sites away from contact with the dog.
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* Introductions should be careful managed.
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* Dogs should not be introduced to cats unless they are trained to respond to a range of basic commands that enable them to be verbally controlled.
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* During all initial encounters the dog should be restrained.
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As with all fear and anxiety problems, the key aspect of prevent is experience during the sensitive period; kittens that have had positive experience with dogs are more likely to become adults that are able to cope with living with a dog.
 
As with all fear and anxiety problems, the key aspect of prevent is experience during the sensitive period; kittens that have had positive experience with dogs are more likely to become adults that are able to cope with living with a dog.
  
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