Allowing them time to adjust to each others' scents within your home will help them get used to each other. [substeps] You'll want to prevent any direct contact until your new dog has had his vet checkup and is cleared of any contagious diseases or infections.
[header] How to introduce an older cat to a new dog [title] Start by keeping the animals apart. [step] When you're introducing a new dog to an older cat, you'll want to plan their introduction carefully. Though they're sharing your home, male sure that they're confined to their own spaces at first.