Well, I must say that it's been ages since I've come here, but that's how life is these days. But I have a new cat problem that I REALLY need advice on and thought I'd consult you all first before I totally flipped!
My little girl is 2 years old. She LOVES our kitty Chloe, and has loved her so much since she can remember. She loves the kitty so much that she will go up to her and nuzzle into her fur, or just try to pet her. I've always told Jade to "be gentle with the kitty" and she really is. Though, my cat's behavior around Jade has changed since her birth. If she didn't like being touched by Jade then she would just move away. Now, especially just on her cat post, Jade will go to pet her nicely and Chloe will hit her real quick with her paw, and Jade will cry.
As of this momoent, Chloe is sitting in the bathroom. And unfortunately, I did hit her paw and told her "NO". But I've read through some other posts and they say not to hit the cat. That is fine. I won't. But what should I do?
I really can't make Jade stop petting the cat, I mean, I think it's important for both of them to become accustomed to one another. But how do I remedy the problem?
FYI -Chloe is a 5 year old, female, grey, black and white tabby. She is an indoor cat and is up to date on all of her vaccinations. If I can't remedy the situation, I will have no other choice but to either give her away, or take her to the shelter and perhaps, find a different cat that is broken in around kids and can tolerate them. Hopefully you all can help first!.
Oh, and by the way, Jade is the only one Chloe hits like that.
Thanks, Christie
My little girl is 2 years old. She LOVES our kitty Chloe, and has loved her so much since she can remember. She loves the kitty so much that she will go up to her and nuzzle into her fur, or just try to pet her. I've always told Jade to "be gentle with the kitty" and she really is. Though, my cat's behavior around Jade has changed since her birth. If she didn't like being touched by Jade then she would just move away. Now, especially just on her cat post, Jade will go to pet her nicely and Chloe will hit her real quick with her paw, and Jade will cry.
As of this momoent, Chloe is sitting in the bathroom. And unfortunately, I did hit her paw and told her "NO". But I've read through some other posts and they say not to hit the cat. That is fine. I won't. But what should I do?
I really can't make Jade stop petting the cat, I mean, I think it's important for both of them to become accustomed to one another. But how do I remedy the problem?
FYI -Chloe is a 5 year old, female, grey, black and white tabby. She is an indoor cat and is up to date on all of her vaccinations. If I can't remedy the situation, I will have no other choice but to either give her away, or take her to the shelter and perhaps, find a different cat that is broken in around kids and can tolerate them. Hopefully you all can help first!.
Oh, and by the way, Jade is the only one Chloe hits like that.
Thanks, Christie