We got a 3yr old rescue cat a week ago. The shelter wasn't sure how he'd be with young children but he responded well when he met us all, so we happily took him home.
After a day or so of staying in hiding, he has been venturing out and we've slowly introduced him to the rest of the house. Everyone has been very gentle with him, although inevitably my pre-schooler and 5yr old have been a little noisier than is ideal for a new pet (but nothing extreme). Feliway sprayed about the place and plenty of quiet hidey places for the cat.
However, although generally affectionate, the cat has now and again lashed out with scratching and biting. There doesn't seem to be any warning for this and it has been when he has been seemingly happily interacting.
Obviously it takes some time to settle a rescue cat, but we are concerned about the children getting hurt, and so were looking for views on how long it is sensible to persevere if this potentially isn't the right home for the cat.
Any thoughts gratefully received! (We are novice cat owners)
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How long to give a biting/scratching rescue cat to settle?
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scaredyrescuecat · 13/09/2015 12:02
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