Question: Introducing New Puppy to 2 Cats

When I went through this, one of my cats was very hostile.  Within limits, allow the cats to 'teach' the pup how to treat the cats.  The cats will hiss, yowl, swipe, and bat at your pup for a little while, continue to keep the pup in his play area where cats can sniff and see the pup.  They will acclimate over time.  Whenever they interact on a positive note and you see it happen, don't hesitate to give the cats a tidbit treat.  Something very valuable and tasty.  Let the cats see you handle and talk to this 'intruder' pup in loving tones and they will see that he belongs there.  Over time, you judge- one or more weeks, allow the pup to explore outside his confines with and without the cats present.  The cats will help raise the pup, teaching him what is okay and what isn't on how to behave with his feline siblings.  A swipe on the nose can leave a bloody scratch, and I found that to be a lasting lesson for my pup.  Sounds harsh, but you can't rush or force the cats into accepting the pup.  It will happen in due time.  My dog grew to be very patient, tollerant, and accepting of all my cats.  Just don't allow full blown fighting.  Do not put hands in the middle of any battles, put a blanket over a fight like that. (If it happens at all).  Be patient, and loving, acceptance will happen.   Jules

I agree. The cats will teach the pup 'kitty manners' pretty effectively, especially if they have claws. Just be observant for an all out war so nobody gets hurt badly. Pups are usually good about learning the cats rules.
 
Pretty soon all you will have to worry about is the dog eating the cat's food and those yummy kitty crunchies from the catbox!

The cats will put him in his place if he gets to rough with him and if things do get a little out of hand with fighting brake them up like jprinz99 said. You might not all ways have peace with cats & dogs. My cat Mocha still hates Blue's guts and I'm sure if Mocha could he would get rid of Blue, these guys have been living together for three years now. Just work for them slowly and soon your puppy will have two kitty friends.

Thank you so much for everyone's advice!!
It all sounds so encouraging and now I'm having high hopes....
I've had J-Rich for only 3 days and it seems the cats are slowly getting used to him.
 
*crossing my fingers for a budding friendship between all three of them*
 
Thank you again for all your help []

Give us an update in a couple weeks.    Jules

let us know how it works  out for you! I don't have any cats. I did at one time  but im alergic to cats and only kept  that cat until I found it a home. And at that time the one dog did great! But as the other ones I don't know they have not been around other cats... I guess you will just have too inturduce them  verfy careful too see how they will react. Think maybe Introducing one at a time would be a better idea...