Vet check both pets first and kitten vaccinated prior to introduction since young immune systems vulnerable.
Prior Health Screening
Give new kitten a safe room with food, litter box and bed. Feed pets on opposite sides of door to associate good things.
Separate Initial Living Areas
Observe interactions closely. Redirect aggressive chasing. Don't allow intimidation or rough housing.
Supervise Meetings
Praise and reward polite investigatory sniffing between kitten and dog during intro period.
Positive Reinforcement
Ensure kitten has escape routes to hiding spots too small for dog to access like cat towers.
Let Kitten Have Safe Zones
Utilize baby gates to allow kitten and dog to see each other while keeping dog from overwhelming kitten during acclimation.
Use Baby Gates
Base progress on kitten comfort level. Hiding signals anxiety. Increase socialization gradually working up to loose full contact.
Go At Kitten's Pace