Aztec Gold Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Chester seems to think our kitten is a puppy and plays rough with her. They chase each other around, tumble over each other, nip each other, puppy barks at her with his bum in the air and tail wagging, kitten meows and swipes at him with her paws when she's had enough and if she's really had enough of him she'll jump up the back of the couch where he can't get to her! Is it ok for them to play like this? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
experiencedfun Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I am sure if it gets too rough the kitten can get away....I am surprised at how much rough play mine get up to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RANDCMOORE31 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Perfectly normal - and fantastic - for both of them. They'll each learn boundaries from the other - and work out how far they can go - when to pull the teeth and claws back etc. All a part of the continuing socialisation process. Congratulations on your new puppy by the way :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutterfly Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I just today noticed how rough my 11month old Chihuahua and 6.5/7 week old kitten play together. Bertie (Chi) bats kitten quite heavily with his paw, kitten doesn't seem to mind... Besides, kitten has plenty of hiding places Bertie can't get to. Even when kitten has had enough and arches back/swipes at Bertie, claws are in. Very proud of the tiny kitten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 As long as the cat is able to get to a safe place when its had enough, it should be fine. Sounds so very cute!!! My dog is terrified of my cat, she will give up her huge dog bed if the cat decides she wants to sleep on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Just one note of caution - you need to be very careful that the cat doesn't (deliberately or accidentally) scratch puppy's eye. If it did happen, it's a major vet emergency - big infection risk. That said - I agree - as long as the cat can always get away - it's lovely. If you think either one of them is getting too rough, then you need to step in and give a time out, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I'll be the downer on all the fun. I'd be supervising them both, you have a kitten whose bones aren't as strong as your puppy (who is a large breed). The kitten can also damage your dog during rough play (cat bites/scratches contain a lot of bacteria) You have a pup who will grow into a big dog, so I would stop him NOW from playing with your cat so roughly. Teach the pup that the kitten is not a play toy, and that they can play together without going crazy. It's probably fun to watch now, but having a full grown dog running around doing the same thing is a recipe for potential disaster. Have him on a leash when they play so you can control the interaction and stop it from getting rough. He will learn pretty quickly if you step in and stop the rough and tumble bits. Always start out as you mean to go on. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now