this has been going on since we got the cat over a year ago,he also pees and poops in my house very often and im ready to snap,my daughter still loves her cat and my boyfriend refuses to get rid of the cat because "hes part of the family"(lol) im currently 14 weeks pregnant with my second child and i dont think this cat is going to treat the new baby any better then he treats my other child..what should i do? it seems i have no say what so ever
2007-09-07 03:24:53 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
You have got all the say so in the world... ""SNAP"" When they are gone call human society and have them get rid of the cat... Or take attact tiger your self to the kitty prison... When they come home the daughter is told the cat ran off... The boy friend don't like it he can take his crap and leave...Did you say poops in MY house.... You will have your hands full when the new baby arrives and you will be covered in crap for about 3 years... Absolutely no more pets....
Your BF is a jerk --- cannot fulfill one simple wish in your life... .The cat will attack the .newborn.....
2007-09-07 03:45:39 · answer #1 · answered by Gerald 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most cats are not aggressive like you are describing, unless something is wrong. You should discuss this with your vet. It is possible that your cat is sick or in pain, and isn't sure how to express it.
If you adopted the cat as a an adult, it is also possible that he was abused prior to living with you. If this is the case, your vet should have some suggestions for helping rehabilitate your cat, but he will most likely never be a lap cat.
If the cat is doing serious harm and none of the solutions your vet suggest have helped, you need to take control of the situation and find her a new home or take the her to the shelter. Your daughter may be very sad and your boyfriend may be angry, but in the end it's what's best for your children that's important.
2007-09-07 03:33:19 · answer #2 · answered by majackmail 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the cat needs to go. Find the cat a new home with no kids or make the cat an outside cat.
Bad part is outside cats don't live as long as inside cats.
Get a new kitten or cat that is use to being around small children
2007-09-07 03:41:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is the cat?
This sounds like it might be a case of jealousy in an older cat or lack of training in a young kitten.
If Kitty was established in the home before the little girl came along, Kitty is probably feeling jealous and is treating the girl as a threat. If Kitty is a young kitten, she just needs some training to help her understand what is proper behavior.
The other issue I would check on is how your daughter is treating Kitty. Small children tend to pick up animals in ways that hurt and injure them without meaning to do so. Kitty may be trying to protect herself. You need to teach your daughter the proper way to interact with her pet.
As for the new baby, well, you will have to keep an eye on the situation. If you are able to determine the cause of the behavior, though, you may be able to resolve it before the baby is born.
You need to talk to Kitty's vet about her behavior and ask for advice on how to correct it.
2007-09-07 03:32:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cat may have been ill treated before you got it, and perhaps the child either has harassed it or smells similar to the previous owner. As for the defecation problem, I would recommend that you take the place of a mother cat and teach it how to use a litter box. Try to redirect it to the litter box if you catch it in the act and such, and it should learn. You will also need to train it in a similar way not to harm your child. You may also need to talk to your child about how to treat the cat, as not knowing could harm the relationship further.
2007-09-07 03:29:57 · answer #5 · answered by Aliakai S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My cat does this same thing to me, and I have no idea why. My vet has said stupid things like he needs more attention than I am giving him, but I spend plenty of time with him. It's possible your cat is jealous or even afraid of the child, and that's why he attacks her. Just be careful - I've got some serious scratches and scars from what my cat has done to me. You don't want to happen to your daughter.
2016-05-18 21:36:26 · answer #6 · answered by lovella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We had a the same problem. My daughters cat was also attacking my 2.5 year old. So we talked to our vet and we talk to an animal behavorist and I know this is going to sound funny but they all suggested we get another cat for it to play with.
We did and the change was instantanious. The cat left the child alone and play'd with the other cat.
My suggestion is to get another cat or get rid of the one you have. You don't want it attacking your newborn.
2007-09-07 03:48:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Has the cat been fixed?
And frankly, if this 'boyfriend' refuses to deal with the cat, then you should deal with him. If he refuses to see that the feline is a danger to your daughter- as well as not being healthy for the house in general- then drop him like a dirty wet dish rag and leave him. It's pretty clear the lad doesn't really care about you.
2007-09-07 03:30:10 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would insist on giving the cat to a relative or friend because of its behaviour. Many risky things here: Cat scratch disease, puncture wounds made by a cat's teeth are likely to get infected. (my kid is on antibiotics for that at this very moment), and because you are pregnant, there is a risk of toxoplasmosis from its poop. That can lead to birth defects. Ask your obstetrician for the complete detail on that. The boyfriend should care more about your guys than the cat. Take care!
2007-09-07 03:30:34 · answer #9 · answered by Snowflake 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you don't want the cat harm your 4yo daughter or your newborn child. drive it some 100 km away from home and leave it in a forest. if it comes back home, increase the distance until you get rid of it.
2007-09-07 03:45:29 · answer #10 · answered by pooh28 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋