Teaching Boundaries
One thing your child and your cat have in common is they each think they’re in charge. Whether it’s meal time or nap time, kids and cats naturally think their needs come first.
As your cat and child spend more time together, they’ll inevitably cross a boundary that one or both isn’t comfortable with. In most cases, it’s the cat who feels like things have gone too far. While kids tend to be cuddlers and believe play time should never end, cats aren’t always inclined to agree.
Teach your child from an early age that when a cat leaves the room, runs away, or retreats to a hiding place, it’s best to let him be. Cats who don’t want to play or be picked up are more likely to scratch or nip when their patience is tested.
One thing your child and your cat have in common is they each think they’re in charge. Whether it’s meal time or nap time, kids and cats naturally think their needs come first.
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As your cat and child spend more time together, they’ll inevitably cross a boundary that one or both isn’t comfortable with. In most cases, it’s the cat who feels like things have gone too far. While kids tend to be cuddlers and believe play time should never end, cats aren’t always inclined to agree.
Teach your child from an early age that when a cat leaves the room, runs away, or retreats to a hiding place, it’s best to let him be. Cats who don’t want to play or be picked up are more likely to scratch or nip when their patience is tested.
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