Getting a 5-month-old kitten and an 11-year-old dog to live together

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We've just adopted a 5-month-old kitten from the RSPCA (she was meant to be fine with dogs). However, it turns out she's terrified of our dog, and he's having a hard time staying calm. We shouldn't have introduced them to each other so quickly. The kitten has already scratched our dog. What should we do to settle things down so they both feel safe? Is there any hope that things will improve if we try a more gradual introduction? What steps should we take? Thanks for your help.

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    Hello, How long ago did you rescue this little cat? From what you’ve described, it doesn’t sound too worrying; cats generally need much more time than dogs to settle in and feel at home. It’s actually better to let them get used to things at their own pace rather than forcing any contact. If possible, the little cat should have somewhere to hide away (a room with furniture or a cat tree that allows them to get up high). Have a good day, Maëlla
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