You may not be able to tell if your cat is pregnant, especially if you have never had a pregnant cat before.  A few signs to look for are an increased appetite, stomach getting bigger, more affectionate and maybe some vomiting. Those are just a few things to look for but not all cats will have the same symptoms. If you are unsure, you could always get an ultrasound at the vet.

It’s very important that you know or learn about cat care for your pregnant cat during their pregnancy which lasts up to nine weeks.  You should consult your vet about their diet.  You need to make sure they are getting the proper amount of nutrients and vitamins in order for her to have a healthy litter.  When it gets closer to the end of the pregnancy period, you should keep your cat inside.  This will keep her from having her kittens somewhere you may not be able to find them.

Make sure she has a comfortable space in the home that’s quiet and safe.  Set up a bed for her and put her food and water in there as well so she becomes comfortable sleeping and eating in that space.  This will be the place that she will (hopefully) have her babies.

You may need to assist your cat with the birthing process (if the kittens are being born rear end first) so speaking with your vet in advance or doing some of your own research will be extremely helpful in this case.

There are a few ways to introduce your dog to your Bobtail cat, it just depends on what you are comfortable with.   In my experience, I have let them smell each other through the door for a day or two and then let them enter the room together.  Luckily this worked for me but not every situation is the same.  You will need to be much more careful and cautious if you are introducing a dog to your kittens.  One snip or heavy paw from your dog could seriously harm or kill the little furry ones.  Your dog may mean to be gentle but sometimes they don’t know their own strength!

You don’t want to leave them alone together at first, you need to see how they interact with each other and make sure there isn’t any rough housing going on… especially if it’s a large dog breed. Cats are so much smaller and more fragile than dogs so you must be very aware and ready to react quickly in this introduction process.  Supervised visits only for a while.  It’s very important that your dog listens to you so if you need him or her to back off and lay down or sit, he or she will with no hesitation.  This will keep your dog from hurting your cat.

Having them become used to each others scents is also a good idea. Letting them lay with a shirt, blanket or stuffed animal of the others can help in a big way.  You do this for both the cat and the dog.  When you are finally ready for them to meet each other you should put a leash and collar on your dog for more control and let your cat approach the dog.  Give the leash a little tug and a command if he or she gets snippy.  If your dog is good and calm, remember to reward him or her for their good behavior… they want to please you and they definitely don’t want to get in trouble.

So those are a few steps you can take to introduce your dog and your Bobtail cat.  If those don’t work, then a talk with your vet and some of your own research should do the trick.  You need to make sure you are taking all of the right steps and keeping your animals safe.  It may seem impossible at first but I can tell you that I’ve seen this happen many times and now the dog and cat are the best of friends so don’t give up hope. Also speak with your vet about proper dog and cat care to make sure they both keep strong and healthy living in the same house hold.  Remember to always keep the litter box out of the dogs reach as this can make them sick.