She is five years old, and we already have a male cat who is about 3. We cannot allow them to be in the same room at night, therefore, my new cat now sleeps in my room for the time being. Problem is, she's shedding like crazy and she's also very attention-starved and she kept me awake last night! If I keep her in a cage, she will cry. Are there any home-remedies that would help keep her off my bed?
2006-09-13 06:56:29 · 15 answers · asked by SassySours 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hey Jaded...I'm not an idiot, don't treat me like one.
2006-09-13 08:29:56 · update #1
Jaded...sorry...I did jump to unnecessary conclusions.
Princess...our male cat doesn't like being cooped up. He'd scratch at the door all night long, so that wouldn't work. Good suggestion, though!
2006-09-13 09:24:37 · update #2
I noticed that you said your new cat. Possibly this cat has been used to sleeping in the bed before. Get her a nice cat bed of her own. You could encourage her by placing one of your pillows (preferably one you don't want to use for yourself anymore). That will give her your scent and make her feel more comfortable. Females are really bad about needing attention. If she is not spayed, she may be going into heat. Continue to place her in her own bed and put some catnip in there. My cat used to pester me at night because he knew if he annoyed me enough, I would let him outside. Naughty cat. He also would knock stuff off my dresser.
2006-09-13 07:02:39 · answer #1 · answered by makeitright 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I have the same issue with two kittens I adopted. Except mine like to jump on the kitchen counters and IN the kitchen sink at night when me and my husband are in our room sleeping. We do not allow them in the room. I have tried the spray bottle technique - eh doesn't really work because they continue to do it, I also tried using cleaners with an orange scent (didn't work). I've kinda given up and have just made a habit of scrubbing down my sink and counters whenver Im in the kitchen about to cook. Maybe the pepper idea or orange peel might work? Caging probably won't help because she'll just drive you crazy while meowing. Could you put her in another room or perhaps keep the male cat in your room and leave the other cat out in the living room at night?
2006-09-13 09:18:06 · answer #2 · answered by PrincessShine 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A simple spray bottle with water or a kid's squirt gun works great. My cat kept getting on my kitchen counter. A few days (Or nights)of getting sprayed in the face and she will get the picture. Get an old sweat shirt, wear it for a day and leave it where you WANT her to sleep. Because it has your "scent" on it, it will be comforting to her. Also, to help her shedding problem try giving her feline vitamins. They come in different forms and you can get them from your vet. My cat thought they were treats!
2006-09-13 07:12:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I was training my cat I was told to use a squirt gun (a little kids one). Anytime he jumps on anything you don't want him to you just give him a little squirt and he will jump down. After a while (I think it took about a day of squirting) he will get the idea that jumping on things is not a good idea. And the water won't hurt the kitty!
2006-09-13 07:02:01 · answer #4 · answered by ssgbeth 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
OMG a cat in a cage? I would cry if you put me in a cage.
My 14 yr old cat is allowed to sleep with me.
The other 2 are not.
Is there another room you could put her in with food and litter box and interesting things to sit on?
2006-09-13 06:59:09 · answer #5 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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1. Repetition is the number 1 principle of dog training. Dogs just like humans learn by doing things over and over in order to get better.
2. Dog Training can and should be fun for both you and your new pet.
3. Training sessions should always be short but sweet. I never work a dog more than 15 minutes in a session to keep from losing the dog's attention. You should train you dog at least once a day but never more than three formal sessions a day.
4. Your goal should be that each training session is just a little bit better than the last one. You need to always strive to make the training better, slowly. I mention this because quite often I see people who do daily training sessions but the dog never gets better and it is not the dogs fault.
5. Having patients is very important in dog training. Losing your temper does not work with a canine it simply makes things worse.
6. Exercise is very important in the training process to get rid of all the dogs nervous energy.
7. Taking your pet for walks is very important because it develops serotonin which gives your dog a feeling of well being.
8. Always be sure to give your dog a bunch of praise in your training. It is your dog's paycheck for doing a great job.
9. Never hit your dog. I have heard people say I never hit my dog instead I roll up a magazine and swat it. It's the same thing... hitting is hitting.
10. After each training session be sure to do something that your dog will enjoy. Take it for a walk, throw the ball or maybe even rub its belly. Just do something that makes the dog look forward to the next training session.
These are things that I teach my dog training students as well as my dog training clients. I hope these things will give you something to think about when training your dog. Spend some time training your dog daily and you will both reap the benefits.
2017-02-16 00:50:45 · answer #6 · answered by Eronita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put my cats in cages at night it took not quite a month but almost and now i can tell them to go to bed and they'll just go into there cage. Just keep putting them in the cage and then you won't have to worry or be work up with them knocking things down and all that fun stuff cats like to do. It will take some time for them to get used to it but stick with it and you'll sleep better i know i do
2006-09-13 07:02:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
There is this spray called " No-stay spray " it is not poisonous to pet or anything it is a specially formulated spay that cats & dogs do not like all you have to do is spray your bed with it, she will smell it but you will not & then she will not want to sleep on your bed anymore. I belive you can get this spray at petsmart.com, Walmart or your local pet store.
2006-09-13 07:14:18 · answer #8 · answered by Davey 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try putting a sprinkle of pepper near your bed,or a few pieces of orange peel Cats hate both of these
2006-09-13 07:00:54 · answer #9 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
All the sprays and training tricks will not work to keep a pet off your bed. It will just teach them to distrust you and perhaps stay away from you completely. If the hair is shedding too much and her diet is good.....comb her regularly to get rid of excess fur. However taking your cat to the groomers and having them shaved is a good option too, especially for long-haired cats. Caging is controversial and some cats and people will highly object, but it isn't dangerous or cruel. I would suggest you get used to it. Did you actually get a cat thinking you could tell it what to do, where to go and sleep, and how to act? I can tell you right now....you have a better change of training yourself to sleep on the couch than you do of teaching your cat to stay off the bed. You may not be an idiot...but you sure take things WAY too personally to attack me via E-mail...because you didn't like my answer. To go further and post dissent because of it....C'mon. I've said nothing offensive..
2006-09-13 07:20:32 · answer #10 · answered by Jaded Ruby 5 · 0⤊ 7⤋