my cats dont like my husband

[fillyfi]

How can i get my cats to like my husband. He is quite a large and loud character and he seems to scare them a lot. he has always had dogs so is not used to having cats about.

[VorVZakone]

Cover him in tuna paste and lock him in a room with them. They'll grow to like each other.

[solitude]

My two cats didn't like my ex-husband either - when we moved house, I discovered that one had chewed his old shoes and the other had taken a **** in each shoe. He was livid; I thought it was hilarious. I think they were trying to tell me something...!

[Ice.Maiden]

ROFL @ solitude!!!

As for you. fillyfi. all you can do is ask your husband to keep it down a bit when the cats are near. Over time, they'll get used to him! x

[China Doll]

Cats are naturally attracted to those that are quieter and ignore them. They're not ones for all the fuss and fanfare of dog owners. (THere's pratically a parade everytime someone comes in to my house at the moment cause of the mutt, the cats are far more dignified about it). Just get hubby to quieten down around them and not to fuss over them too much and they'll adjust.

Alternatively, make him pretend he's allergic to them and watch the little blighters suddenly find him the most interesting thing in the room (as is the case with one of my best friends).

[andy-hughes]

I love cats, but can rarely get them to to me. I am a quiet person, I don't fuss them, but still no joy. My closest friend had three cats, who streadfastly ignored me every week for six years when i called round, prior to their move to the USA to live. Except when hr went away. and I had a key to feed them. Then I was Mr Wonderful, purring, rubbing, the full works - i even treated them to tuna once a week, which they went mad for. Then, when he came back - the cold shoulder again. i accept that - cats are independent and choosy with their affections.

A dog will give you undying love and affection - a cat will take a message and get back to you,

[Barmaid]

lol at Andy Hughes.

I can't answer this fillyfi, cats are just funny so and sos. I would suggest he ignores them - they really do not like being ignored ALL of the time and then he will suddenly become an object of curiosity.

Having said that, my ex bf called last night. My older cat immediately remembered him and turned into a tart (they always had a special relationship). She pointedly ignored me and would not give me a kiss when I asked her (she normally does), but was kissing him like a ****!!!

[VorVZakone]

i agree. Giant mouse covered in tuna paste.

[fillyfi]

Thanks for all your suggestions... me thinks he could look quite good as a large mouse... He He... Can't stand tuna myself but expect the cats would go for it!!!

[VorVZakone]

You could do this? http://youtube.com/watch?v=DQrTQfJOGxM

lol.

[wolf63]

clip was brilliant.

fillyfi you could get rid of your husband.

My last cat hated my brother with a vengeance. I wonder how my brother is doing these days.