Hello, I’m Dr. Maja! Learn my introduction to be taught extra about me and my two crossbreed canines, Lava and Hela.
Canine and cats don’t at all times get alongside. It depends upon a number of elements, resembling their age when first launched, whether or not they have been socialized with the opposite species when younger, their particular person characters, and their former experiences. Earlier canines I had weren’t followers of cats, and I bought used to holding them at a secure distance, simply in case. My largest concern after I bought my first cat 2 years in the past, as a kitten, was how Lava and Hela would react to him. Now, with three canines and three cats, I’m genuinely grateful for the sorts of relationships they established, as I don’t want to fret that anybody will get injured.
Some Issues Nonetheless Must Be Revered
Regardless of my cats and canines getting alongside exceptionally properly, no matter the truth that the canines are all grown up and, aside from Lava, have an unknown historical past of residing with cats, there are nonetheless a number of issues I prefer to be conscious of. Most significantly, this pertains to meal and deal with occasions. My canines are usually grasping, and whereas consuming, might even interpret a cat simply passing by as a risk, though they couldn’t care much less for no matter boring kibble is within the canine’s bowl. However nonetheless, it’s higher to be secure than sorry. And there are variations between the canines, as properly. Lava hates anybody coming close to her bowl when she eats, and even the cats have discovered to remain away throughout this time. Hela is just not tremendous fussed, however she additionally inhales her meals earlier than she will get a touch of a risk that somebody might steal it from her. Lajka appears least bothered concerning the cats passing by when she eats, however I at all times guarantee they’re properly away from the canines throughout their meal occasions.
Funnily sufficient, after all, it doesn’t go each methods. When cats eat, all three canines attempt to stick round in case they drop something from their bowls, that are raised on a shelf, which will find yourself on the ground. Hela has developed a complete refined tactic of pretending to be doing one thing crucial near the cats’ feeding space, after which licking every little thing and something. If I cease paying consideration for even a minute, her nostril will slowly find yourself within the cat bowls.
Sharing Beds
Beds, each mine and the canines’, are on a first-come, first-served foundation. Nonetheless, whoever will get on first usually lets the remainder of the gang take part, or they discover themselves a separate spot, in the event that they’re feeling like needing their very own privateness. Lava is the one one explicit about sharing. In any case, she was the primary pet in the home. She’s going to let Hela and Lajka, in addition to the cats, come shut, though she’s going to seem clearly irritated.
Swapping Water Bowls
A really attention-grabbing factor is that the canines love to make use of the cats’ water bowls. Lava even takes it a step additional and drinks from the water fountain, which is conveniently positioned simply subsequent to the largest water bowl ever. She should assume the cats get some particular type of water that they don’t. Hela and Lajka will drink from their bowls primarily, however Lajka has tried the cats’ water fountain as properly as soon as, presumably simply to see if she was lacking out on something.
Distinctive Factors of View
It’s humorous to look at how the cats see the canines, and vice versa. Typically, the canines appear to think about the cats as enjoyable creatures to be round, to often playfully chase and snuggle with. And the most effective factor, after all, is sniffing their butts and choosing up their meals leftovers. The cats have very particular person opinions of the canines. Minnie likes the canines and can play with their tails. Nara stays properly away from them, in addition to from something inflicting noise and disarray, whereas Miki’s favourite factor is to rub and head butt the canines whereas greeting them throughout our walks. They’ve all discovered a approach to respect one another and dwell in concord, and that is the factor I’m very grateful for, as life wouldn’t be the identical another means.
This text is part of Dr. Maja’s collection along with her three canines.
