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Old October 19th, 2010, 07:24 AM
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How would you teach your dog to get along with the cat if the cat is timid and doesn't defend itself?
Lots of obedience training (for the dog ) and don't leave them alone unsupervised until you're confident the dog won't harm the cat. Here is a great article on dog/cat relations: http://www.labadoption.org/wp-conten....pdf#zoom=100%

Also, consider getting an adult cat from a rescue that is known to be dog-friendly, and vice versa.

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I live in a fairly small sized condo 500sq feet. I'm a little worried that it might not be enough space for both pets, what are your thoughts?
Provide lots of vertical space for the cat. Tall cat condos, cubby holes on bookshelves, etc.
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