We enjoy having our 3 month old kitten sleep with us at night, but have a health-related question. Our kitten tends to sleep on our pillow, our back, at our head, etc. There's no discouraging her from this (or walking all over our pillows). She simply loves the company. Are we putting ourselves at any health risk?
2007-09-06 04:38:41 · 12 answers · asked by KittenDad 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
No! In fact it probably helps you to relax and feel loved! My cats have always done that and I am very healthy and loved.
2007-09-06 04:41:55 · answer #1 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, as long as kitty is treated for worms every 3 months, and has fleas kept under control, there is no problem whatsoever! My boy used to sleep on my pillow, with his head and front paws stretched over my neck, so he could rest his head on my cheek - it only lasted for the first 6 months, then he got too big for us to share a pillow, and so happily moved to sleeping curled up on my side. I also find it's seasonal, in winter, both cats practically lie on top of one another...on top of ME! In summer, when the weather is warmer, they both prefer the foot of the bed, even with the threat of being kicked off by accident once in a while!
Enjoy it!
2007-09-07 06:43:14 · answer #2 · answered by Karring Kat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The risks are few, but there is a chance of getting fleas, ticks, ringworm, and developing an allergy to the dander on the cat.
Not to mention if the cat goes outside and gets into poison ivy, etc and rubs the oil on you.
And if you decide not to allow the cat on the bed after letting it, it may get back at you by using your bed as a litter box. Or a good place to place a hair ball or a new litter of kittens...
2007-09-06 11:53:26 · answer #3 · answered by T S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Kittens want to be close. I am 51 and after decades of pillow sharing I still enjoy every nuzzle. Don't worry all that can come of this is a very happy and secure cat.
2007-09-06 14:57:53 · answer #4 · answered by Judy W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lmao theres no health risk!! unless ur alergic to cats. I'v had cats all my life sleeping where ever they damn well plz and I'v survived 26 years .... u'll be fine just watch the claws when they stretch out on ur pillow u could end up with a scratch on ur face or on ur head lol I always just put up with it cause no matter how many times u throw them off they come right back lol tis the attitude of a cat
2007-09-06 11:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by briezy81ca 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My 6 six year old cat does this there's no health risks it's just really annoying cos she tends to bite and scratch when I'm trying to sleep.
2007-09-06 11:50:28 · answer #6 · answered by Amy H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat likes sleeping by my head......i guess my hair is her pillow...but there is no health risk....is she has fleas...just get the flea medication...if ur allergic...well ull know by now...but there is none what so ever
2007-09-09 21:13:04 · answer #7 · answered by Xiana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have 2 cat's that sleep with me all the time.unless your allergic to cat's there's no health risk's.
2007-09-06 11:53:36 · answer #8 · answered by Gone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely not.. unless you have allergies.. in which case you would have the kitten.. its normal.. my cats have did it since we got them just over a year ago.. and previous cats used to do it all the time..
2007-09-06 11:55:13 · answer #9 · answered by jeselynn_81 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only if you have allergies, then the dander will get right in your face. my cat has been doing that for a year now & i have no new health problems.
2007-09-06 11:45:39 · answer #10 · answered by kg22 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋