Cats are not always compatible with children.
In this article, we will tell you why cats may not like a child.
New addition to the family
A change in home environment or the arrival of a new family member can be stressful for your pet.
It may take the animal some time to get used to the new living conditions.
A newborn baby is not very different in size from an adult cat, so she usually does not perceive him as a threat, but is wary.
A new smell, the fuss of the owners around the baby can become stress factors for her.
Fear
Cats are often afraid of children who are larger than they are. For example, if the child has already hurt an animal.
If a cat hisses at a child, this does not mean at all that she will attack him at any suitable opportunity and tear him to shreds.
Most often, cats hiss out of anger or fear.
Hissing is a warning: “Don’t come near me, I’m a terrible beast!”
Fatigue
Additionally, young children may be overly energetic and inconsistent when interacting with cats.
Children can exhaust an animal both physically and mentally.
Cats feel uncomfortable in the presence of hyperactive people, and young children can be just like that.
This can lead to aggressive behavior in cats.
Try to protect the cat from the child.
Previously, we talked about possible causes of stress in cats.
