Jan
Liners Nip
Posted in Longberger | Comments OffWill my 5yo cat attack my baby the way he attacks me?
First of all, I love my cat. He loves to snuggle and play and is a real sweetheart. But he can also be a real a**hole. When I'm getting ready to leave the house, he will stalk me and end up biting me on the ankles before i make it out the door. He knows exactly when I'm about to take a shower and hides in between the shower curtain and liner, so when i open the curtain he's right there to attack. Or when I'm working on the computer he'll come right in the way, and when i move him (even after petting him for a bit) he bites me.
Now, this can be all so cute if he was just nipping...but he doesn't. This cat bites way too hard breaking my skin every fricken time. And now that I am pregnant I'm thinking I should get rid of him when the baby is born. My baby is more precious than any animal. I am worried my cat will bite the baby like he does to me? Do you think my cat will hurt my baby?
You may have to re-home the cat. Be prepared for that.
I would work on behavior training with your cat; your vet will be able to provide information on the subject. Always keep the baby's door closed at night and whenever the baby is alone. Don't allow the cat to be alone with your child.
If behavior training doesn't work, you will have to find the cat a new home, but by no means do you have to drop the cat at a shelter. Some rescue groups can help you find the cat a home, or you can work to find a home for the cat while he is staying with you.