{"id":581,"date":"2019-06-30T20:30:48","date_gmt":"2019-06-30T20:30:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/?p=581"},"modified":"2019-06-30T20:34:37","modified_gmt":"2019-06-30T20:34:37","slug":"growing-pains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ailurophile.co.uk\/?p=581","title":{"rendered":"Growing pains…."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

During this time of year, I see a lot of posts on social\nmedia requesting kittens to join families with young children. They regularly\nstate how the parent is hoping their child and the kitten will grow together\nand form a special bond.   While I appreciate the idea of this happening\nis absolutely beautiful, the reality is often different.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kittens are as a rule very active. Interactive play is\nessential for them to grow into a cat that is comfortable in social settings.\nBut they need to be taught the interactive play, and they aren\u2019t always gentle\nwhen they\u2019re learning. Children are obviously also learning; and mastering\nanother species warning signals and body language can be challenging enough as\nan adult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kittens also require a lot of attention due to their energy\nlevels. And sometimes, they haven\u2019t quite perfected the use of a designated\ntoileting area. Basically, they\u2019re navigating a lot of challenges, just as a small\nchild would be. And as with a human child during their learning time, a lot of\npatience is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By comparison, a lot of slightly well socialised older cats\nhave become calmer and more tolerant. They give signals they aren\u2019t happy to\nhave contact in a much more concise fashion, and are likely to move away and\nfind their own space if they feel overwhelmed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cats and babies can absolutely coexist successfully in a home. But two babies, whether they\u2019re the same species or not, are going to be constantly learning and adapting. And that\u2019s likely to add a fair amount of stress to day to day routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Watching the world pass by…..
Source: Boredpanda
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