I have a kitten names Milo. He is probably 5 or 6 months. idk. I rescued him. Um, and he stays in my room but when i try and sleep he is always getting up on my bed and trying to play! How do I set boundries for him? I need to get some sleep! And when he finally does settle down he wakes me up around 3-5 and he is done sleeping and ready to play again!!! what do i do?
2006-07-03 15:39:58 · 23 answers · asked by mortician 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
poohu812many- omg! milo does the same thing to me! it is sooo annoying!
2006-07-03 16:06:05 · update #1
My cat always liked to play with my feet when they moved under the sheet. The solution? Lie as still as you can. Eventually she'll give up.
2006-07-03 15:44:00 · answer #1 · answered by poohu812many 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set boundries by teaching him basic commands only such as no and stop. He's young so it might work. It will take a while. Disipline the kitten but not to the extent of hurting the kitten. Try to help the kitten understand the time to play and the time to sleep. It is best to set a scheduled play time during the day. Trust me. After a while, the cat will start to get independent, but you have a long long long way to go.
2006-07-04 00:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by chr1st_l1k3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rescued three cats and had the same problem multiplied by three! I found that they were frightened by the vacuum cleaner! I placed the vacuum just outside my door, turned it on, ran the cord over beside my bed and went to sleep. When they started scratching at the door, meowing and pulling at the rug, I leaned down and plugged in the cord. The vacuum screamed to life and the cats scrambled into hiding. It took a month or so, but now I can leave the door open and they let me sleep until breakfast time, about 5AM. Say 'Hi' to Milo.
2006-07-03 22:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by guillaume 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't already have a carrier then use a sturdy cardboard box with not too big holes. Make sure you put plenty of holes on the top and sides. Next put a recently worn piece of clothing. My cats gravitate to my dirty clothes hamper. That's why they like to sleep in your bed when you're away. Make a routine of playing before bedtime and settling her in the container for the night. Kittens will be kittens and eventually she will outgrow it. But then again my Momma cat still likes to tear up and down the stairs at 5 in the morning!
2006-07-03 22:48:48 · answer #4 · answered by iwannagohome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him fixed and get another kitten his age. I sleep with 2 most of the time. When they get rowdy, out they go! For the night. They can sound like a herd of small horses running all over the house. Usually they get up 4:30-5:30 AM with the birds. I get up to go to the bathroom and out of the room they go. If you get a second kitten get him or her fixed (I'd recommend a girl.) Maybe they will be satisfied to leave you sleep in peace without them.
2006-07-03 22:47:00 · answer #5 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are nocturnal. A kitten is like a baby. You have either, you don't get much sleep at first. I know, I have both. Not to sound rude, but you'll have to get used to it. Kittens and cats will wake you up during the night. He'll slow down soon enough. Give him lovin, and remember, a little lack of sleep is worth the bonding with your little one. (cats bond best at night)
2006-07-03 22:48:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We've always made a point to play with our cats during the day if we get the opportunity so they're really tired at bed time. If you see him napping during the day, wake him up and initiate play so he gets really tired. Kittens are bundles of energy, so if you play with him frequently to tire him out, you'll probably sleep well too!
2006-07-03 23:14:32 · answer #7 · answered by Luann 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try playing before its time to go to bed. When you do stat settling down to sleep. Pet your kitten until it lays down. Then keep petting it until it goes to sleep. It may take some time. Just try to develop a routine for it.
2006-07-03 22:44:56 · answer #8 · answered by Here it's December everyday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give him something of yours to snuggle with. An old t-shirt works great. He'll soon learn when it's time to go nite-nite.
Don't get up to play with him just because he wants you to. But do check to make sure his bed isn't wet. If it is, change him immediately.
If he is hungry, give him enough food and water to make him sleepy enough. This won't become a habit. But he is still a baby. So he needs to have his tummy full so he can sleep.
2006-07-03 22:49:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would either put the kitten in a different room when you are sleeping, or get a spray bottle and spray him when he misbehaves. Also, if possible, keep the kitten awake as long as possible, so it will fall asleep when you do. If you keep it up, usually a cat will start to get your schedule (sleep, eat , pee, etc.)
2006-07-03 22:48:41 · answer #10 · answered by tankgirl190 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋