Keep Watch & Prevent Mishaps
Until children are old enough to interact with pets on their own, parents should always keep an eye on their kiddos when they’re around the family cat. While cats and babies can certainly form strong bonds, there’s also plenty of opportunity for mishaps.
Start by teaching your child the dos and don’ts of having a feline sibling - like that kitty litter isn’t an approved snack and cats don’t enjoy having their tails pulled.
If you’re concerned about your cat scratching your little one, consider using Soft Claws or a similar product. Rather than declawing - which is a painful, debilitating, and traumatizing event for your cat - Soft Claws are a humane way to prevent scratches.
Soft Claws are a set of silicone sheaths that can be safely glued onto your cat’s nails. As your cat’s nails grow and the outer layer sloughs off, Soft Claws fall off too. Replace each nail as it comes off, or do a full kitty manicure about once every six weeks.
Until children are old enough to interact with pets on their own, parents should always keep an eye on their kiddos when they’re around the family cat. While cats and babies can certainly form strong bonds, there’s also plenty of opportunity for mishaps.
Start by teaching your child the dos and don’ts of having a feline sibling - like that kitty litter isn’t an approved snack and cats don’t enjoy having their tails pulled.
If you’re concerned about your cat scratching your little one, consider using Soft Claws or a similar product. Rather than declawing - which is a painful, debilitating, and traumatizing event for your cat - Soft Claws are a humane way to prevent scratches.
Soft Claws are a set of silicone sheaths that can be safely glued onto your cat’s nails. As your cat’s nails grow and the outer layer sloughs off, Soft Claws fall off too. Replace each nail as it comes off, or do a full kitty manicure about once every six weeks.
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