Canadian Hairless Cat

　　No matter how cute cats are, they are animals whose bodies contain cells and secretions foreign to the human body. Adults have antibodies and immunity; however, babies do not, and they need their parents to protect them. Therefore, cats must learn how to behave around children.

　　1. Baby (BABY)

　　1. Frequently let the cat sniff baby items so it becomes aware of the baby’s presence and knows the baby is not a threat.

　　2. Before the baby is born, get the cat used to your active attention.

　　3. After the baby is born, let the cat get used to you caring for the baby first before paying attention to it. This makes the cat see the baby as the condition for receiving attention rather than a competitor.

　　4. Feed the cat and baby at separate times.

　　Make sure the cat never has the opportunity to be alone with the baby or toddler.

　　2. Toddlers (TODDLERS)

　　After the child starts crawling, teach them not to chase cats. Place the litter box in a room the child cannot access. Keep the cat’s supplies, grooming tools, toys, and scratching posts out of the child’s reach.

　　1. Provide the cat with enough safe places where it can be alone. You can place some catnip in these areas to attract it.

　　2. Hold the child's hand and teach them to gently pet the cat. Show them how to pet and communicate with the cat, respecting it. This also helps the cat feel that the child has the right to touch it.

　　3. Older Children

　　1. Teach children how to properly hold the cat. Teach often but keep each session short so the child learns quickly and the cat isn’t confined too long.

　　2. Teach children how to feed the cat. This teaches responsibility and understanding of the cat’s needs. Use dry cat food.

　　3. Teach children to be responsible for always providing clean water for the cat.

　　4. Gradually help children understand where cats should not go and where it is safe for them. (Source：PetsZone)