In many families, cats and dogs not only get along well, but can also become good friends. As long as they are properly guided, many cats and dogs can become close friends.

1. Look at the personalities of cats and dogs
Whether cats and dogs can be good neighbors depends on the cat’s personality. Relatively speaking, cats are sensitive and timid, and do not like excitement as much as dogs. They may be frightened (mostly by cats themselves) or challenge, make threatening noises, or even slap the dog on the head with their paws.
Kittens are more accepting of dogs, and may even fall in love with their silly, big companions. If you want both cats and dogs, try to choose a dog and cat breed with low aggression and a gentle personality. Puppies always like to make any possible playmates. The ideal situation is to introduce puppies and kittens at the same time and raise them together from an early age. When the animals are familiar with each other's taste, relatively speaking, there will be no strong aggressiveness.
Adult cats that have been around dogs may also become best friends with adult dogs. Adult dogs can usually be very relaxed about a kitten, while adult cats are not so receptive to a puppy. As an owner, don't expect an adult cat to take the initiative to play with a dog. Make sure your dog learns to relax in such situations.

2. Cultivate a sense of coexistence
Dogs have a strong sense of territory. If a dog comes to a home with cats, it will think that it has invaded the cat's territory, so it will be more respectful to the cat. When introducing unfamiliar cats and dogs to each other, use a leash to control the dog. Especially adult dogs with strong hunting instincts will usually treat kittens as prey. Hold on to the leash to prevent the dog from getting too excited, and those with facial expressions Dog breeds with flat, protruding eyes, such as Pekingese and Pugs, are not suitable for getting along with aggressive cats because their eyes are easily injured.
If the cat is willing, let it smell the dog's scent, but do not let the dog's power overpower the cat, and do not force the cat to approach the dog.

3. Create a sense of security in harmonious coexistence
Usually, when the cat is still, the dog will wait and watch motionlessly. Once the cat starts to run away, the dog will chase excitedly. Careful owners should arrange an escape route for the cat, such as the top of a cabinet or a small door that only cats can pass through, and place the cat's food bowl and toilet in a high place or in a place isolated from dogs. Smart cats know that they have a safe escape route and will be more at ease and tolerant when getting along with dogs.

Dogs are honest and honest, cats are clever, they are both smart and lovely elves. Well-trained cats and dogs living under the same roof with you will definitely bring endless fun and warmth to your family life.

4. Other matters needing attention
1. Pay attention to feeding dogs and cats separately to prevent cats from eating dog food and dogs from eating cat food. You can put the cat's food bowl on the counter so that the dog can't reach it.
2. Pay attention to whether the dog will eat cat litter. If the dog eats a large amount of cat litter, it will cause digestive tract problems.
3. Give them regular vaccinations, conduct regular internal and external deworming, and communicate with them more emotionally.

4. Prepare their own cat houses, kennels, food bowls and toys for them. When cats and dogs begin to get along harmoniously, owners should reward and praise them. Once they find a tendency to fight and attack, they should be isolated and raised separately.