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[quote=Anonymous]I think there's a big difference between a toddler who chases a dog around with cars and a toddler like OPs who deliberately causes harm to a cat (stepping on tail, kicking cat).

We had two cats when DS was a toddler and now we have a dog.  We have always modeled kind behavior and luckily for us, our son has always been gentle towards animals.  I am frankly shocked that your cats are as well mannered as they are.  DS came to us crying once when he was about two - he had a two inch scratch on his backhand from the cat.  The location of the scratch made it clear that he was messing with the cat and he confirmed it.  I didn't coddle him or yell at the cat - just said if he was going to mess with the cat that's what was going to happen (this was a particularly unfriendly cat who hated my son).

I have suggestions for what *I* would do in this situation, but I am pretty sure I will get flamed for them on DCurbanMoms.  So I'll keep quiet.  Good luck to you and be thankful you have such nice kitties.
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