{"id":1665,"date":"2021-03-02T18:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T18:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=1665"},"modified":"2021-03-02T18:22:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T18:22:00","slug":"attack-cat-why-does-my-cat-bully-the-puppy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/attack-cat-why-does-my-cat-bully-the-puppy\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat Attack: Why Is My Cat Bullying the Puppy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Does your dog walk through the house in terror and look around corners to check for the cat? Is your cat a bully that makes your dog’s life a nightmare? If your cat acts like the schoolyard ruffian, you are not alone! Cat aggression is a common behavior, and in fact, Cornell University\u2019s College of Veterinary Medicine says that up to 30% of cats surrendered to shelters are there because of aggression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The term “fighting like cats and dogs” might be a cliche, but it exists for a reason. These two species have had problems since the beginning of their cohabitation. Even though there are many jokes surrounding canine and feline housemates, it is important to take action if the cat is bulling your puppy so badly that he is hurt or scared of the other animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your team at Animal Medical Hospital & Urgent Care is here to help you get a handle on your cat bully problems so you can enjoy a peaceful home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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It is especially disheartening to see your once-sweet kitty<\/a> treat your new pup like her own personal scratchpad. Unexpected aggressive behavior is scary, especially when it is directed at your beloved dog. Cats are very territorial creatures and, like dogs, they want to show their dominance over their territory, especially if they were there first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since puppies are physically smaller than cats, they are particularly susceptible to this feline aggression. With so much energy, puppies might unknowingly stress out a dominant cat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signs of aggression in cats can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n