Oh my, sorry you’re having this difficulty. Let’s put things in perspective before anything else. Doc remembers the bad times. Lilly is more forgiving. Just like people, every cat is different and brings his/her own personality to the mix. Some pets will never like each other, even if they start out on the right paw (so to speak). In this instance, Kheley has a lot to overcome. It can take cats many months to change their mind, if they ever do.
You can try making the dog smell more like Doc. Cats identify safe friendly animals by smell–if they sleep/play/groom together, they’ll smell alike and seem safe. So try rubbing a hand towel over Doc, especially the cheeks, and then wipe down the dog with this to scent him.
You can also try having a particular favorite treat or toy available ONLY when the cat sees the dog. This can help Doc learn to associate the fun or tasty thing with the dog’s presence. Good luck!
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