We adopted 2 rescue cats, both around 7 months old, about 7 weeks ago. One was very nervous and hid for a couple of weeks. She has since got more confident etc but still nervy. She has taken to swiping at the dc if they try to stroke her. Dc are actually very well behaved around her, but obviously want to be able to stroke her. I've explained to them about looking for signs that she doesn't want stroked and not to be too boisterous around her (which they generally aren't as they're not particularly boisterous kids). I think dd stroked her for too long the other day, cat got fed up, swiped her and has now learned that swiping will get dc to back off. I am telling dc not to stroke her at all for a few days but to approach her with treats to eat so she has positive association with them. Is this right, or is there anything else I can do. The cat has become quite attached to me, will sleep curled up next to me, lets me (briefly) pick her up for a cuddle, so she's capable of tolerating affection. Any advice? Thanks!
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