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Hi
My twins will be here next week but will be in hospital for a few weeks. We also have a 10 year old cat who is an affectionate old chap, but has been used to just me since he's been little (and Hubby in the past few years). He's not aggressive at all, more overly affectionate - loves to snuggle up with anyone who'll have him! We're a bit worried how he'll take to the new little ones & dangers such as him getting into the cots/moses baskets etc. We're keeping him out of various rooms to try and get him used to the new arrangements, but he does try and sneak in when you're not looking. I'm worried I may leave the door open inadvertently when dealing with one twin and he sneaks into the cot of the other.... How have other pet owners dealt with this? I'd hate to rehome him since he is a family member as well - the flip side of the problem is also that we don't want to be unfair to him and have him sitting outside all the time feeling distressed as he can't get into the nice warm house he's used to!
Long post - any tips welcome!
Thx
My twins will be here next week but will be in hospital for a few weeks. We also have a 10 year old cat who is an affectionate old chap, but has been used to just me since he's been little (and Hubby in the past few years). He's not aggressive at all, more overly affectionate - loves to snuggle up with anyone who'll have him! We're a bit worried how he'll take to the new little ones & dangers such as him getting into the cots/moses baskets etc. We're keeping him out of various rooms to try and get him used to the new arrangements, but he does try and sneak in when you're not looking. I'm worried I may leave the door open inadvertently when dealing with one twin and he sneaks into the cot of the other.... How have other pet owners dealt with this? I'd hate to rehome him since he is a family member as well - the flip side of the problem is also that we don't want to be unfair to him and have him sitting outside all the time feeling distressed as he can't get into the nice warm house he's used to!
Long post - any tips welcome!
Thx
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My moggy likes to give a good old nip now and then (and sometimes he can really bite and it bloody hurts!). I dont know what to do with him once baby comes apart from he will have to stay outside more (he is a young cat and likes to go out hunting!) plus we have a shed in which he has a cat basket so its not too bad. I couldnt give him up though as i do love him!
xx
If this is not an option for you, then maybe get him a cosy bed somewhere warm and peaceful, and put stair gates in place. Then Im sure he would chose his bed rather than struggle to jump over the gates and search out the cots? You will also have the bonus of closing stairgates being second nature by the time your lo's are mobile! x
So I think we've done as much as we can, although I am still feeding him in the kitchen. I'll take your tip babybump3 and start putting his food near his outside bed. I only feed him inside as too lazy to waddle out to the garage....
My own fault for mollycoddling him I suppose - he's been my substitute baby for the past 10 years so it'll be a bit of a shock for him when the 2 new interlopers arrive! I agree though - couldn't get rid of him, I'd feel awful. I think we'll just have to see how it goes.
Thanks!
Lauren (35+3) xox
Sarah xx
PS: I'm also going to get the cat nets, just in case!