We got 2 kittens for Christmas. They are about 8 to 10 weeks old.
We also have 2 large dogs. The kittens hiss at them, but I want them to get along and have a big group hug. You know, like those adorable calendars where the tiny kitten curls up with the big, sad-eyed labrador.
Thus, every day I forcibly hold the dog still while I place as kitten on his back for a minute. After a while the kitten comes to like the warmth, and mellows out a little.
Question: is there anything I can do to make the kittens more tolerable of the dogs? The dogs are protective and already love the kittens and are big fans of the snacks they leave in the litter box.
Rub the dogs with cat nip.
I can’t say for sure with kittens.
Both of the cats I’ve referred to were introduced to dogs later in their lifespan, and they did not like the dogs at first, but friendship formed overtime.
It seems to boil down to whenever the cat finally decides to tolerate the dog.