Comments on: How do you stop a cat from biting your toddler?

By: kittymom

kittymom — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:51:57 +0000

You didn’t say how old that your toddler is. I would supervise the two of them, and try to teach your child that the kitty just doesn’t like to be bothered all of the time. Maybe eventually the cat will realize that your child will not hurt him(with your supervision ) and they can become friends. Don’t give up , but carefully supervise the situation for a while, and GOOD LUCK—it should work out eventually. kittymom

By: Catherine S

Catherine S — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:21:12 +0000

Finding the cat a good home with no toddlers is probably the safest for your Baby. That will definitely stop the cat from biting him. Cat v Baby? No Contest Catherine S

By: horse girl

horse girl — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:52:10 +0000

i would suggest spraying the cat with water when he bites the baby. since cats dont like water they wont like being sprayed. this worked with my cat when we wanted him to stop biting on our plants we have in our house. horse girl

By: catoesdeedee

catoesdeedee — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:27:02 +0000

Try putting the cat in your lap and have your
child to put his hand gently on the cat. If the
cat tries to bite, hold the cats head so he/she
can’t bite. Keep trying that and maybe the cat
will see that your child means no harm. Also
while doing this watch the cats tail. That’s his/her
baromoter. If it’s tail starts moving really fast
back and forth that’s a sign that he/she is
becoming agitated. catoesdeedee

By: DRAGON

DRAGON — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:37:29 +0000

Throw the cat outside or have it put to sleep. You don’t want the cat hurting your kid…do you? DRAGON

By: WiserwithAge

WiserwithAge — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:10:28 +0000

Does it make any sense to jeopardize the health and safety of your little toddler for the sake of a cat?! As a parent your first and most important responsibility is to safeguard your child. Your little toddler has to depend on you to protect them from harm. Find a new, loving home for your cat. The cat will adjust and thrive and your little one will be much safer. WiserwithAge

By: Elsa

Elsa — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:07:45 +0000

Unfortunately, I honestly don’t believe that there is a good way to “train” a cat. You may need to find a better home for your pet.

One idea we were given when we encountered a similar problem was to use a spray bottle as negative reinforcement… the problem with that, however, is that the cat still associates the child with negative consequence AND you have to give him or her the opportunity to bite to get the message across.

You could try having your child feed the cat treats. Also, the cat should never be backed into a corner or against a wall. Under close supervision, take them out in the open, have your child stand or sit a good 4 feet from the cat and extend their hand. Then let the cat investigate.

But remember, a cat bite can be quite serious. It may be that finding a new home for your kitty is the only alternative. DON’T FEEL GUILTY. If your cat feels threatened by your baby, it would probably be happier elsewhere anyway. Good luck to you! Elsa

By: Becky

Becky — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:36:19 +0000

The answer to this is simple. Your toddler needs to leave the cat alone, as it is apparent that the cat does not like the attention it is getting from your child. You can try letting the child pet the cat for very short periods, always with you present, but if the cat is uncomfortable around the child, it is important to give the cat the option of being left alone. In time, the cat may learn that your toddler is no longer a threat. The important thing is to use patience, and never force the cat to be petted. Becky

By: wizebloke

wizebloke — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:51:43 +0000

works every time …

Stick its head in a bucket of water 3 times and pullit out twice.

Sorry to say this, but you will have to choose between your cat and your toddler. The cat will not stay with a little one in the house.

- Give it to an elderly person witout grandkids that visit
- Put it to sleep
-DO NOT release it in the wild. It will turn ferel and kill off all smaller species in the area (we have that problem with cats in Australia) wizebloke

By: poison ivy

poison ivy — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:38:10 +0000

cats are dirty creatures. dont let you cat have another chance to infect your toddler… Cats can cause serious infections with there bites.

whose more important? poison ivy