is it just because she crys alot.i am afraid it gonna really hurt my daughter bad in the eye.it didnt scratch it in the eye.but im afraid it will.how do i stop my cat fron scratching my baby
2007-08-23 02:57:58 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Reward the cat with food and attention as you expose his to the feared stimulus. Through this process, the cat learnes to associate a pleasurable experience (food and attention) with the object he fears. I am guessing the cat is scared of the baby because of the loud noise associated with crying. However, it can be corrected.
To illustrate this method of desensitization and counterconditioning in the case of a baby, the scent of the baby can be introduced to the cat by putting baby blankets in the cat's sleeping area. Also, tapes of the baby crying can be played (at low levels at first) while the cat is eating something delicious. Finally when the baby is in the room with the cat, kitty should be petted, played with, and given food rewards.
This will eliminate the cat's anxiety and make your cat more confident, friendly, and a relaxed member of the family.
Good Luck!
2007-08-23 04:43:05 · answer #1 · answered by My girls love the Packers too! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try getting soft paws but on the cat. this will protect the baby if the cat does try to scratch her. Is the cat doing this out of aggression or just being curious? When teh cat is good around the baby give the cat a treat and some attention.
2007-08-23 10:36:53 · answer #2 · answered by rate86 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of the cat!
2007-08-23 10:06:28 · answer #3 · answered by marchhare57 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get rid of the baby
2007-08-23 10:10:32 · answer #4 · answered by grann8r 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋