What Does It Mean When Cats and Dogs Don’t Like Each Other?
As an Animal Communicator, I have worked with thousands of people and their animals. My goal for each reading and class I teach is always accurate yet compassionately passing along whatever information the pet(s) wants their human(s) to know about them – but when cats and dogs don’t like each other it impacts everyone around.
Recently, I performed a reading for Laura who reported her cat was repeatedly attacking the family dog and making everyone in their home very upset. Laura could not comprehend why her cat was being so mean-spirited; in fact, she even considered finding new homes for it!
Big Insight Through Connection
Next, I began an Animal Communication reading with Laura, her cat Shelly, and dog Lola.
Shelly the cat made it clear she was upset through psychic words, visuals and feelings when I psychically connected with her: she told me she was feeling neglected because Lola the dog was getting all of the attention – pictures showed Lola cuddling on the sofa or rubbing legs in the kitchen or kissing Laura before bedtime…
Shelly the cat told me something quite different from what Laura (the human) had explained as the issue, which made Animal Communication readings particularly challenging. We often forget that our beloved pets may have their own opinions of things we consider important – it can be disorienting when what humans and animals alike are talking about don’t match up!
Exploring the Root Cause
Though I believed Shelly when she claimed she was being neglected by her human, I knew there must be more to the story than this. For one thing, anyone willing to come see me for private sessions probably is not likely to neglect any of their animals.
Once I relayed Shelly’s message to Laura, I asked whether there may be any reason she may be paying more attention to Lola than Shelly.
“No! Of course not! However, because Lola was rescued and may have been mistreated prior to being brought home with us, she requires different treatment.
Shelly’s response to Lola and Laura finally makes sense!
Animals and Humans Respond Differ To Their Past
A key difference between animals (all animals, not just cats and dogs) and humans lies in how they manage the past differently. Animals exist mainly in the present moment if given the chance, instead learning from past experiences to improve life now – this is how they survive in nature – experiences are gained, gained knowledge from it then utilized.
One of the most frequently asked questions during a reading is, “What was their past like? Who were they with?” However, one thing that always strikes me about these readings is how animals often say: “No need to discuss that now; let’s address her anxiety instead or maybe look into why they don’t get enough walks!”
Animals live beautifully in the present moment.
People, on the other hand, tend to hold on to the past too tightly. Have you met anyone who remembers all the wrongs done by their ex-partner or who constantly recalls bad test scores in high school? As humans we often struggle with learning from and then moving past our pasts.
Pets Aren’t Mini-Humans and Don’t Wish to Be
As humans, we tend to cling to our pasts just like animals do – something which leads many people when introducing their new pet by recounting its past, such as “This is my dog Larry. We rescued him from Alabama where he was being mistreated before they found him…” etc. So much of our labeling of our animals depends on our interpretations of how their past might influence who they are now.
Humans often feel it’s kind to show animals special care because of what they’ve gone through in the past; unfortunately, this feeling can become overwhelming when cats and dogs don’t like each other.
Animals don’t seek special treatment (babied, etc.) just because of the experiences they’ve endured – they want normalcy now!
Animals live in the present, and they want us to too. In my reading with Shelly, Lola and Laura, once I explained what was happening Laura had an “Aha!” moment: She’d been babying Lola because she thought that was what Lola needed most; in actuality though Lola wasn’t even satisfied by this behavior!
Living in the Present
Once Laura released Lola from her past, she found she could more effectively care for both animals in ways they asked of her. Shelly needed more cuddling while Lola seemed happier being playful with new choices available to her. As a result, Shelly stopped attacking Lola and they are often found sleeping together on Lola’s dog bed.
