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Post by cerithpeek on May 7, 2014 18:26:29 GMT
Just had a nighmare experience. We have had paddy for about 18 months now and it was evident very quickly that he was not a fan of Cats but today he attacked one out side a school at leaving time! He was on the lead but with out warning grabed one, and almost riped its leg off! He refused to let go of it and finally my partner got it off him. The poor cat has gone to the vets but I dont hold much hope for it and im shure we are about to pick up a big vets bill and get an earfull from a rightfully angry cat owner. He is such a lovely natured dog (unless your a cat) and whilst I acnolage he will have to be muzzled in future id like to know if there is an alternative or a way of modifying his responce to prevent this in future? Any ideas any one?
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Post by Ian on May 7, 2014 21:47:32 GMT
Sorry to hear about your experience. You could start by asking Pat for the RGT advice on Greys and Cats, I think there's a leaflet (probably also available on the RGT website). Also have a look on www.greyhoundhomer.co.uk/greyhoundcare.htm But it's worth being aware that a Grey (or any other dog breed) can be safe with a cat (or cats) that are in your house but any other cats may be seen as fair game. We were lucky with Sean, he ignored any cats, but other small furries were fair game as far as he was concerned. So the only real answer might be to try to be one step ahead of the dog, and try to spot the hazard before your hound does, hopefully giving you time to control the situation. I'm not sure I'd necessarily dive straight into muzzling when you take him out, since any dog would have potentially grabbed the cat.
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Post by pat on May 7, 2014 21:53:01 GMT
really sorry to hear what happened, i do have RGT leaflets advising you what to do to make it less of a risk, i certainly would muzzle him for a short while as he is going to be aware of the cats about now and will be on full alert, pm me your address and i will send you some leaflets with advice, but as Mark says a cat outside is different to the ones they live with. A small tin with stones in can make a distracting noise that will give the cat time to get away and distract your dog. pat
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