Brooklyn, whom I've just recieved from my daughter, likes to wake up at 4am ever morning and play. He is a sweet boy but, if i don't wake up he will keep meowing and nibbling at my arm, walk over my body until I wake. He has access to out side, but unless I personally take him to the window he won't go first thing in the morning. Any suggestions? I'm losing to much sleep over this matter.
2006-11-18 06:24:12 · 15 answers · asked by kati 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats are nocturnal creature to BEGIN with!!!
Just provide plenty of clean water and dry cat food at all times with a CLEAN litter pan AND lots of toys in a room where you won't have to listen to his protests while you try to sleep. This way he can have run of the house under your WAKEFUL supervision and his own space while you are sleeping or away. If you can't get him far enough away so that you can't hear him, then use ambient "music" as white noise to drown him out so you can sleep.
Right now he is asserting his dominance over you by this bullying technique he is using to get you to capitulate to his wishes. This is totally opposite to the way things should be.
It is YOUR job to be "Alfa Kitty"!!!...SHOW it, and MEAN it!!! It is HIS job to be "Omega Kitty" and respect the Alfa Kitty.
2006-11-18 06:49:44 · answer #1 · answered by x_southernbelle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if this will help, but I have a feeling your new addition to family is sleeping most of the day and that causes him to get up early. Is it possible to have someone play with him during the day, like have him/her run back and forth chasing a piece of yarn or a toy? This could wear him out and maybe he would sleep later into the morning?? I had this problem once and I know it can be aggrevating. The only other suggestion would be to keep your bedroom door closed when you go to bed. Although, he/she may cry all night? Hope my suggestions help.
2006-11-18 07:51:38 · answer #2 · answered by LIZD68 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-22 01:10:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like you've an early riser who might just be used to having a litter pan rather than going outside. My first suggestion would be to take him out of your room when he tries to wake you and close the door; however, he may just decide to annoy the heck out of you by scratching on the door. As such, I would try the litter pan and see if that gets him to stop, it could just be that his little bladder can't wait for you to wake up at a later time.
2006-11-18 06:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When my 2 were kittens they loved to wake me at 2:00 am to tell me how much they loved me or to let me know it was time to play. They would then be ejected from the bedroom. It didn't take long for them to figure out that was a huge no-no. They learn very quickly what they can and cannot do.
2006-11-18 07:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by mmuscs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say to keep him out of the bedroom in which you sleep. it is hard to say what his habbit with your daughter were and why he feels this is the time to play. they are creatures of habbit and any changes to this routine may be throwing him off. sending him outside may not be the best idea - for it is new and may scare him a little bit. i would alos say getting a smaller cat - maybe a kitten to help his playfulness. it worked in our house as my two year old was feeling the need to over-play with our 20 year old. once the lil one was there he directed his attention to the kitten and calmed down in the long run.
2006-11-18 06:58:27 · answer #6 · answered by litlbigdg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the posters are correct. You close the door to your bedroom and better yet close him in his own room - otherwise you will have to put up with several weeks of his meowing and protesting at your bedroom door.
2006-11-18 06:31:00 · answer #7 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just close the door. Unless Brooklyn is extremely smart, that should keep him out.
2006-11-18 06:26:26 · answer #8 · answered by Izzy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put him in a room with his litter box, food and water for awhile. Then bring him out for a night and see if he continues to do this.
If he does, then maybe you should consider keeping him in another room--you do need your sleep.
If you just received Brooklyn maybe he is just doing what he did with your daughter and thinks it's acceptable.
Separating him is the best solution for now.
2006-11-18 09:31:43 · answer #9 · answered by Hedicat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
- i would suggest maybe giving him his own room is at all possible and let him stay in there with the door closed for a while(not all day) but do that when you go to sleep and he will learn.
2006-11-18 06:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by Chris and Shahana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋