[Answer] Do Cats Really Hold Back from Scratching Little Kids?

[Answer] Do Cats Really Hold Back from Scratching Little Kids?

It depends on what kind of cat, and what kind of child.

Both “cats” and “little kids” are far too broad as categories to be representative.

A gentle-natured cat may also be relatively mild toward the children in its own household and may not use its claws. But if the child is overly mischievous, the cat may defend itself and consider striking back.

There are also irritable cats that feel like taking a swipe at anything they don’t like.

If you’re thinking about getting a cat because there’s a child in the home, one thing to keep in mind is that, in a certain sense, neither side is very controllable. Unless an adult can supervise them at all times, unexpected situations are pretty much unavoidable.