Question
I have a calico cat (4f) and my roommate's golden lab dog (5m) in a townhome together. The cat has her own space for litter, food, and a bed. She also has toys in the main space. Generally the two ignore each other, but are not friends by any means.
The past day the cat has been hissing, growling, and fluffing her fur. If given the chance she attacks the dog at the face. The dog has done nothing to taunt the cat or bother her. It is all her going after the dog.
When this has happened in the past I separate the cat to a small bathroom for a short while, not knowing what else to do. This has not helped today.
I am at my wit's end. Are there any suggestions? Please, anything is appreciated.
Answer
The cat may think the dog doesn't smell like the one she knows. I have this problem with my two cats every time one or both of them come back from the vet, and the only good solution is to let them complain at each other until they work it out, which usually takes about a day.
There may be other causes, but I'm afraid the answer is the same. You can't reason with pets. You can separate them, you can try to train them to understand that "no" it "stop that" means whatever they are doing displeases you, but in the end they really have to work out their relationship for themselves.
Answered By - keshlam