OHbaby! Forums : Baby/kids displacing animals https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:24:51 +0000 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:07:38 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=34772 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : We have 4 cats, (2 are ours and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101987&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101987 Author: Kalimirella
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 7:07pm

We have 4 cats, (2 are ours and 2 are MIL/FIL though 1 is really DPs old cat, we live with his parents atm) and while I did get a bit worried b4 bubs was born because the door to her room won't shut properly and they would go in and jump in the cot, now that she has arrived they don't want anything to do with her and stay as far away as possible. THough the last month or so the smarter 2 now 3 have figured out her room is the warmest, the heater is on low most of the time, and they will sleep in there on the dresser or the chair. (Haha I sat on one of them the other day cause it is really dim at night even with the nightlight and I didn't see him!! He's really lucky I didn't flop down)]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:07:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101987&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101987 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : We&#039;ve been pretty lucky with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101933&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101933 Author: Richie
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 5:51pm

We've been pretty lucky with our dog. He is an inside dog, only really goes outside if it's a nice day or if we go out. He has always been our 'wee' baby (he's a Boxer so not actually very wee) and I was a bit worried that he might feel a bit put out when bubs came along but he has been great. We just made sure he knew that her room was out of bounds before she came along. He's pretty lazy anyway so tends to spend 90% of his day asleep in the lounge under the heatpump anyway lol And DD loves him to pieces. She laughs at him all the time cause he gets excited when he sees her and wags his whole body and looks like a complete dork. I think they are going to grow up to be best buddies!]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:51:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101933&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101933 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : kiwi2 wrote:Is it possible...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101893&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101893 Author: ginger
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 4:38pm

Originally posted by kiwi2 kiwi2 wrote:

Is it possible with your house set up to use a baby gate at the beginning of the hall to keep the dogs in the family areas.


I'd have a riot on my hands    But, having said that, the cushion from the couch is a really good idea - I might try putting that in another room for her to curl up on! Ta!!]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:38:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101893&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101893 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : as kiwi2 said maybe a gate to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101890&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101890 Author: babylove
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 4:36pm

as kiwi2 said maybe a gate to stop the dogs getting through.]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:36:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101890&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101890 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : We have 2 cats and 2 dogs. The...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101884&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101884 Author: HuntersMama
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 4:25pm

We have 2 cats and 2 dogs. The dogs became outside dogs over summer so they would be OK sleeping out in the kennel when bubs arrived. We have set up a playpen that they cant get into in the lounge. They were just too destructive to keep inside, I never knew what I was going to come home to/wake up to.

One of them is driving me nuts! He does the in/out thing all day. If I dont let him out in time he pees on the floor, and if I dont let him in he barks and scratches at the door. He is SUCH a pain but DS adores him

Our cats have been outdoor cats since the above dog came along... ]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:25:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101884&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101884 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : Aargh, I have issues with our...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101755&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101755 Author: MrsH
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 12:23pm

Aargh, I have issues with our dog. She's an inside dog (bichon poodle X) and barks at every little sound. DS is 14 months old and we still have the white noise going to block out some of it.

She generally doesn't go into DSs room unless she thinks we're in there but when she does, it's annoying as hell and do you think she closes it when she leaves?? Grrr.....

We now ring just as we're arriving home so she doesn't bark the house down and possibly wake a sleeping DS but it's not ideal. It's blimmin' hard trying to cater for one pampered pooch, I'd hate to think what it'd be like with more!!]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:23:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101755&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101755 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : Hehe, I worried about our cat...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101751&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101751 Author: Nutella
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 12:15pm

Hehe, I worried about our cat when DS was born, he is 14 years old this year and is a really cuddly, sooky cat....but he has adjusted so well. He sometimes sleeps in DS room during the day, keeping him company..so cute...and then he gets all worried and meows when DS cries! I was worried that he would jump in the bassinet but he was not at all interested. He lets DS pat him and buts his head up against DS too for 'pats' lol...

hmm no help at all, just wanted to share lol! I love my cat haha.]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:15:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101751&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101751 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : can you leave the door a little...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101739&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101739 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 11:56am

can you leave the door a little bit ajar - just cat size? maybe he needs a cat door on his room door?! LOL sorry - thats not helpful.]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:56:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101739&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101739 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : Also just thought I would add...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101714&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101714 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 11:28am

Also just thought I would add I can sympathise completely. My first cat ran away 1 week after bringing my oldest into the house. We also have a schnoodle and a cat now and the dog is mainly outside as she is so hyper. Put her in a room with three kids and it all goes to custard pretty fast. They just feed off each other. However she was a purchase after the three kids so she hasn't known any better. ]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:28:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101714&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101714 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : Is it possible with your house...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101712&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101712 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 11:24am

Is it possible with your house set up to use a baby gate at the beginning of the hall to keep the dogs in the family areas. That way the cat can come and go as she pleases with the door only a little open in regards to the heat. Hang a blanket over the door frame with just a little gap at the bottom of the slightly ajar door so that the draft doesn't go all the way up to the top of the door and just a small gap at the bottom. Or is it the couch she wants and can it be moved into another room. Maybe just the couch cushion she sleeps on. In regards to the baby gate you are bound to use it at some point with you baby so it won't be wasted money. Cats can easily jump over or go thru the slats of a baby gate. Dogs can jump over but tend not too. ]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:24:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101712&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101712 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : With the cat scratching his door.....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101710&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101710 Author: kebakat
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 11:17am

With the cat scratching his door.. our cat would meow at the door until everytime I heard it happening I went down with a pump bottle and sprayed her. Only took about 4 times and she hasn't done it since ]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:17:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101710&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101710 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : I am also worried about my two...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101709&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101709 Author: amme_eilyk
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 11:14am

I am also worried about my two little ones. One of the kittens is very clinging, gives me practise at carrying a baby in burping position i guess.
And the other one likes being rocked like a baby lol. I am just not going to have enough hands for them all. At the moment the baby is going to be in the nursery not in the bedroom, so they can still sleep in our bed. My major worry is that they will sit outside the babys room crying all night as they cant get in. Thats what they do when we shut the door of our bedroom for some cuddle dancing. Kills the mood alright.]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:14:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101709&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101709 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : I&#039;ve been wondering about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101682&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101682 Author: MrsJMcD
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 10:44am

I've been wondering about this....our cat is a total sook and gets loads of attention and I think she's going to hate it when our little one arrives! My DH works from home and she sits beside him, or on him, all day (he's as big of a sook as she is!) and sleeps on our bed most nights. There are very view parts of the house she does not feel are her's to roam in anytime she likes, and if one of the doors is shut and she wants in she'll scratch. thankfully, the room that will be the nursery has up until now been a bit of a junk room and the door is always shut, so hopefully she'll refrain from scratching at it to get in once it's a nursery. I'm a bit worried about where she'll sleep at night though..if we have the bassinet in our room at night I won't want her in and I just know she'll scratch at the door! ]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:44:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101682&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101682 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : hi all- gosh there are some well...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101675&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101675 Author: mollymoo
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 10:33am

hi all- gosh there are some well loved animals out there!

we are TTC#1 and have 4 dogs in our house- yes 4 and yes IN the house, lol!

a black lab, a choccy lab, a german wirehaired pointer (the size of a small horse) and a english springer spaniel. all very good friends- apart from the black lab who's grandma boss and NOT a dog according to her!

we are starting now to lay down the rules... dogs are...

outside most of the time or...

if you are inside you sleep in your beds- not on the couch and

2 outta 4 sleep outside, we are getting a 3rd kennel as soon as we can.

we have lots of friends with little human critters, as well as an 11 yr old SS, and the woofers are pretty clued up on "little people = food i can reach!!!" hmmmm.

only prob normally is the lick, lick, licking and waggy tails knocking toddlers over- oooops!

soooo i'm hoping when we are lucky enough to have our baby our furbabies will be easier to adjust to outside time etc.

anyway good luck to everyone blending their animal/ human families to one!

]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:33:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101675&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101675 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : We had the same problem with our...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101658&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101658 Author: Disco
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 10:13am

We had the same problem with our dog. He's four and half so had a few years of being the center of attention. He's really sensitive and was just so put out with DD when she arrived. He would just ignore her and pretend she wasn't there. Then he turned into the neediest dog in the world and was so competitive for attention, it was unreal.

It totally stressed me out as I hated to see him so unhappy. He even went off his food a refused to eat. So we did what we could and made a fuss of him once DD went to bed at night.

now that she's on solids and dropping food everywhere he's finally almost back to his normal self. only taken 8 months!

i guess it's a big adjustment for them. I'm hoping they will be best buddies when she gets a bit older. He already cracks her up and she squeals with delight at him.

sorry not much help
disco]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:13:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101658&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101658 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : Bizzy wrote:what would happen...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101650&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101650 Author: ginger
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 10:05am

Originally posted by Bizzy Bizzy wrote:

what would happen if the cat could get in the door to his room?


She's just curl up on the couch - but then the door would be open and I've have the dogs going in and out and banging the door open which would wake him up, as well as let all the heat out (we have a heater on at night in there). If we shut her in, she'd scratch to get out ]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:05:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101650&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101650 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : Totally understand. Our dog barks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101646&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101646 Author: Flutterby
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 10:00am

Totally understand. Our dog barks at almost every car that goes past the house fast or if it sounds like it is going to come up the drive, and she barks when she thinks she hears some noise that requires being barked at. Luckly Ds is sort of used to it by now and hardly ever gets woken up by her but in the early days it was such a pain.
I am staying at my mums at the moment and the dog is even worse up here. She barks at every little noise that comes from outside. And then sets off mums dog. I honestly think it would be easier if we didn't have her, even though I do like having her around for security reasons.

And we don't pay her the attention that she used to get, though DS does give her cuddles.

As for the cat well she spends all day outside then all night inside so is no trouble.]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:00:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101646&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101646 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : We have a cat and have had him...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101624&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101624 Author: MrsEmma
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 9:18am

We have a cat and have had him since he was a kitten, he is now 6 and unfortunately we have noticed him being a bit out of sorts since DS came along.

He's Persian and indoor so a real lap cat, but he HATES when DS cries and will leave the room immediately when any crying starts and goes into the spare room on the bed or onto our bed. I feel really really guilty that he feels quite put out - he definitely ruled the roost before DS came along!

We try as best we can to encourage him to sit with us and pay him lots of attention after 7pm when DS is in bed for the night. It's been really hard on Merlin though as he has been to the vet a couple of times since DS was born and his illnesses have been due to stress

Lately though, DS notices Merlin and watches him and tries to pat him when he comes anywhere near so I'm hoping they might get along in the future!]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:18:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101624&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101624 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : I totally understand! We have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101623&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101623 Author: CarrieMum
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 9:18am

I totally understand! We have 2 burmese cats and they can be very naughty meowing outside my baby's door and playfighting up there too. I generally have them outside most of the day now and then inside for the evening and shut in the garage overnight.
I even found one of my cats asleep on my baby in the bassinette when Daniel was about 8 weeks old! They'd pushed his door open and gotten in. That was the turning point for me!
Dont feel too badly, its pretty normal and not forever and im sure your animals are still looked after better than most.]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:18:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101623&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101623 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : what would happen if the cat could...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101607&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101607 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 8:55am

what would happen if the cat could get in the door to his room?

we had a cat before i had kids so it wasnt too hard for her place in the family to stay the same. she put up with a lot did poor old ziggy. I suppose if it was a real animal family things would change if it was a new puppy come into the group so dont feel too bad.]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:55:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101607&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101607 <![CDATA[Baby/kids displacing animals : One thing I&#039;ve been really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101592&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101592 Author: ginger
Subject: 34772
Posted: 18 July 2010 at 8:31am

One thing I've been really aware of with having Cuinn is to make sure that our animals' place in the family has remained as unchanged as possible, aside from a shuffling down the ranks. I didn't want inside/outside dogs to become outside dogs because of him, or to miss out on their walks etc because we were knackered or running short of time or whatever, or the cat to be locked out of the house to be kept away from him - that sort of thing. The cat is nearly 10, the dogs 7 and 6 respectively, and so they've been around a long time before Cuinn.

But, holy hell, is it hard?! Being Winter, the door is shut to keep Cuinn in (and the cold out ) and I've got both dogs each at the cat door to go out, then at the cat door to come in straight away because it's cold out, then at the cat door again to go out and so on and so forth all day. I couldn't tell you how many times they've woken up a bad sleeper to the point where I just wanted them put down (not really - I adore my dogs, but you know what I mean!), and the cat ... she's just become obsessed with scratching at Cuinn's closed door, and is waking him from just about every sleep he has. If we get a rare day nap, he gets woken and the other day spent 4 and a half hours wailing about it, and most mornings he's woken early - any time from about 5am to 6am or just after, by her scratching at his door ... and is grumpy because he's tired. And doesn't day nap to make up for it

It's sort of a whinge, but also me realising that where I've looked at displaced animals in the past and thought judgemental thoughts    I can totally see how it happens!!]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:31:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34772&PID=1101592&title=baby-kids-displacing-animals#1101592