Is it dangerous for a cat to sleep in your bed?

Question

I am seriously considering adopting a cat, but I have no doors in my house and tend to toss and turn alot while I sleep. I am worried that I may roll over onto the cat if he decides to sleep with me. Is it safe for a cat to share your bed and if not how do I keep him out without any doors?

Answer 1

It's fine to sleep with a cat on your bed. They figure out your sleeping patterns and find a spot that works or else if you move around too much, it'll just leave. My cats growing up always would sleep on the bed.

I visited my parents a few weeks ago and their cat followed me around the house in the every evening meowing at me so I would go to bed and it could curl up with me. It was nice and cozy.

Answer 2

Cats are generally very clean animals. The problem that may arise from them sleeping with you is the SHEDDING of hair. It's very fine and clingy (on most cats). You may not want this in your bed. Also, if by chance, the litter box should be neglected (by you for a few days), Kitty may decide to do her business in your bed! That said, it's best to discourage the cat from jumping onto your bed, in my opinion. Cats, however, tend to sleep where and when they please. But a nice, soft bed from a pet store or Walmart would be a good alternative.
P.S.-- Don't be surprised if Kitty wakes you up in the wee hours of the morning, meowing to eat.

Answer 3

It depends on how much you weigh and how old the cat is. Kittens can easily get caught in the sheets and they don't have the strength to fight their way out, and if you roll over, you can seriously injure them. Older cats will have the sense to stay out of your way if they start to feel threatened by your tossing and turning.

I'd suggest you set up a little bed for the cat outside your bedroom and encourage the cat to sleep there. Establish a routine of brushing and petting, and then place them in the bed, say good night to them and go back to your bed to sleep. You might have to pick the cat off the bed a few times and return them to their own bed. This will be good practice for when you have kids or a partner in the bed with you. There's not much you can do to keep it out of the room if there aren't any doors. Most barriers will be easy for a cat to jump over or crawl under.

Remember, the cat is after your warmth and companionship, so if they have a nice snug place of their own to sleep in, they will let you sleep in peace.... Until they want to play.
Even if you manage to train the cat to stay out of your bed during the night, you'll still fall victim to the 4-5am "LET'S PLAY!!!" mentality that all cats seem to have.

Good luck!

Answer 4

I've been sleeping with cats for 52 years, sometimes several at a time, and haven't seriously damaged one yet. They look out for themselves and squirm away or cry out if need be. Generally, they can move faster than you can trap and hurt them them in your sleep. Some cats will try to sleep on you - on your hip or your legs. If this comes to really bother you, and you decide you don't like the cat sleeping on you, you can push the cat off, and most would get the idea to avoid sleeping on you after a time.

Answer 5

That is nothing to worry about. Your cat will get out of the way if you toss and turn too much for him(her)Buy it a nice cat bed, they have the ones that are called "nests" and put it in your bedroom, and just maybe he will prefer to sleep in his own bed. Neither of my two cats sleep with us, they prefer their own beds. Much luck with your new friend if you decide to adopt.

Answer 6

Um....dangers..........no r we'd all b n a world of shi*. A kitten I'd worry about b/c there so small but a cat no. I've had one cat since it was a newbornkitten and had 2 b it's mommy(bottlefeeding,stimulating the bowel,bath,playtime,etc.). I am very fond of this cat as he is me. I raised him n a large empty water heater box with a catbox,plenty of toys,blankies,water always but feeding time was supervised as they tend to get messy,and a heating pad. Once u'd shut the lid and it got dark he'd cry for 15-20 mins. but then went to sleep as he out grew the water heater box I moved him to a large cage kennel. He was content all his life and now roams the neighborhood bein a tom n still sleeps with me he loves our quality time if he needs ne thing he just meows and directs me to what he needs. Just try 2 start a routine as soon as u get the cat b/c they will run u like it's their castle. I think u'll b just fine.

Answer 7

I have three cats that sleep with me. They are fine. And as far as I know I've never hurt one of them in my sleep.

Your cats are much safer, and live longer and happier lives if they are strictly inside pets anyway. There are a lot of dangers from other animals, vehicles, and poisons they can get into in the outside world. Keep them a clean litter box and a bowl of fresh food and water and they'll be a wonderful companion for a lot of years.

Answer 8

I don't think so. We sleep with 5-6 cats in our bed nightly. They move as we move so their never in our way. They started sleeping with us as soon as they could jump up on the bed. If your adopting a cat he/she might not want to share your bed with you. If you decided to allow your cat to sleep in your bed ok, but the cat is going to want to sleep with you, and who know's the cat might decide against that..... Good luck with you and your new cat. They give so much love back to you!!!!

Answer 9

I toss and turn a lot too. cats wont let you just roll over on them...they are very fast and instinct tells them to move quickly.
Dont worry about it! i have never rolled over on my cat...he jumps off the bed with the slightest move i make...like he knows i will roll on him if he doesnt move it!
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Answer 10

my cats sleep in my bed with me every night. But if you are a restless sleeper, you can make a "bed" for your cat on a chair. Position it near your bed. Keep putting him there whenever he jumps on your bed. Sooner or later he'll realize that the chair is his spot and will happily take his naps there.