Children and cats are made for each other. However, there are of course some rules that you should lay down with your kids so that both them and the cat can remain safe as they play and have fun together.
Children, have a tendency to hurt cats (particularly small kittens) while playing with them. Although it is not done on purpose, kids lack physical discretion and usually get out of control during play. It is very common for them to bruise or injure any small house pet, especially if left unattended.
If you own a dog then one of the first things you probably purchased at the pet store was a nice cozy warm dog bed for him to sleep in at night. And nine times out of ten, a dog will make that his permit sleeping spot. Cats on the other hand are not a sentimental about having a certain place to sleep as his designated rest area. He will pretty much sleep where he wishes.
No matter how hard you try to get them to sleep in one spot, cats will choose to sleep in a variety of areas in your home. This may be your couch, chairs, different spots on the floor, or any other place where your cat can get into and nestle up.
Every cat will paw and scratch at furniture unless there is an alternative area for him to use as a scratch pad. Unfortunately, that is just the way it is, cats must scratch something! When they are on the lookout for something to scratch, they will choose something sturdy that has an appealing texture to the surface. It must also be in convenient location for the cat. Chairs, couches, and carpeted staircases are great locations because a cat can get a real good stretch and the material allows him to dig his nails deep into the surface.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
