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Feline Fear of Other Species Except Humans (view source)
Revision as of 10:00, 24 June 2014
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==Prevention==
==Prevention==
Prevention of fear of other species (dogs):
* Cats that are expected to live alongside dogs should be [[Feline Socialisation|well-socialised]] with them during kittenhood.
* 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.
* 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.
* Introductions should be careful managed.
* 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.
* During all initial encounters the dog should be restrained.
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.