A light reminder in an infographic that kids often like to have a kitten and when their wish is granted it is probably a good idea that there are house rules on living with the new family member. As I see it, the key is to ensure that the kids take responsibility for the cat’s welfare as this is a great learning experience. And it is good for their mental wellbeing. I think kids should learn about cat behaviour and their needs including dietary. It’s all good for the children including – the experts say – to help desensitize kids to allergens when they grow up.
Infographic on ‘risk factors’ in domestic cat scratching
Risk factors in domestic cat scratching by Michael Broad The research by Dr Salgirli Demirbas, a veterinary researcher at Ankara University and team did little in my honest opinion to advance our knowledge of the reasons why domestic cats scratch in an unwanted way – people and furniture and not scratching posts which is …