Blending species too fast?

Question

Best way to introduce 8yr female cat to a 8yr male chihuahua am trying to keep food and water seperate to prevent food possesions dog in cage and outside by day cage by night cat under bed byday and let out in eve, 2 wks now add a second dog?

Answer 1

Feed the cat higher up so the dog won't be able to get to it and show them both equal affection and time.  They'll bicker and fight, but in the end they might just put up with each other or be the best of friends.

Answer 2

I would recommend waiting until the cat and the chihuahua sort things out and get along peacefully. (With the exception of a fight or two every once in a while.) If they can't seem to sort things out then... the chihuahua might have a negative influence on the other dog (If you decide to get it), causing them to gang up on the cat.