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Feline Fear of Other Species Except Humans (view source)
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==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==
The outcome depends not only on the cat’s response, but also on the behaviour of the animal that is being introduced (often a dog).
'''The outcome depends not only on the cat’s response, but also on the behaviour of the animal that is being introduced (often a dog). '''
Indicators of a poor prognosis:
'''Indicators of a poor prognosis:'''
* A cat that has had no positive encounters with dogs during development.
* A cat that has had no positive encounters with dogs during development.
* A dog that has a history of hostility or territoriality toward cats, or of chasing and hunting wildlife in general.
* A dog that has a history of hostility or territoriality toward cats, or of chasing and hunting wildlife in general.