how to get my cat used to sleeping in her cage because she comes up to my face while im sleeping and lays on my face and purrs and when I put her in her cage she starts to meow real loud and if your not going to give an answer to this question or say i dont know then dont aswer this question and give me real tips none of that your too cruel to your pet or crap like that
2007-12-22 13:23:27 · 20 answers · asked by bob 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Well, this is my story. Our cat came up on bed and she immediately headed for my legs (which I "hate") and thought she was actually going to get away with this annoyance to me.
Shook my legs "every which way but loose" and at times she got flipped, because she would hang on. For awhile there, I felt she was going on a "bronco ride." Told her NO and to knock it off and she eventually went to husbands side and slept there. She would try every now and then, but never did the "bronco" ride again.
It took persistence, but I finally won the battle. They do catch on pretty quick.
In your case, do the same. The cat cage isn't working, so take your cat off your face (WOW) and put her down at the foot of your bed and give the old NO routine. She'll soon get the idea there will be no more face to face compat.
Keep the cage in the room with the door open. She just might not like the idea of being on the bed unless she's on your face and opt for the cage instead or simplely find another place to sleep. Move the cage away from the bed............
It will be a battle of wills, but you should come out the winner with 10 lbs less hair to take out of your mouth. It all comes down to changing routines.
Good Luck
2007-12-22 17:24:04 · answer #1 · answered by Eagles Fly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats mellow out when they get older and make good sleep companions like ours did. But some never ever do. They are nocturnal; nighttime is not their natural time to sleep. It's the time when most cats play and get exercise, so I don't personally think a cage is a good solution like it would be for a dog. It's rather cruel to enforce on a non-denning animal and will just lead to a frustrated cat.
I know from personal experience that locking your cat out of the bedroom isn't always an immediate solution either, unless you can sleep through "cat knocking," IE the yowling and clawing and door rattling that some cats will resort to. If you can withstand it for a few nights WITHOUT giving in and opening the door, the cat will eventually learn it's not productive and leave you alone.
If you have luxury of multiple doors between you and cat, close as many as you can and make sure that the cat has plenty of toys to play with in another room.
Good luck! I know how frustrating it can be.
2007-12-22 13:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by ceci9293 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She's probably meowing because she doesn't want to be in the cage. Cats are most active at night time, so it's the worst possible time to lock her up! Close your bedroom door so she can't get in and then you won't have to worry. Or you could put her in the laundry room and close the door, making sure the litter is in there and food and also somewhere to sleep and some toys.
Please rethink the cage - the fact that you've noticed your cat meowing whenever you put her in there must make you feel a bit guilty, no?
2007-12-22 22:37:13 · answer #3 · answered by k.t. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actual have an analogous problem. I actual have a cat that may not a kitten and she or he would be in a place to wake me up in any respect hours for some interest, although oftentimes for nutrients. you need to coach the cat which you're grumpy while awoke so as that they won't wake you up. try this by potential of grabbing the cat by potential of the scruff of the neck right this moment after the cat has woke you up, and carry the cat up in the air... not proceeding to harm the cat, however the cat heavily isn't in the main convenience the two. you could growl and seem offended on the cat for numerous seconds. Cats are clever and could be certain your expressions. Then dominate the cat by potential of cuddling and not letting the cat flow. The cat will study which you mustn't be awaken or this could take place.
2016-10-02 06:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should find another home for your cat where she will be appreciated for the species she is-FELINE. She does not belong in a cage. Where is her litter box going to fit and you cannot put her water and food close to her litter box as the cat will not dirty up her nesting area. She is doing what is natural as felines are nocturnal and sleep more during the day and play more at night and mornings. You are so fortunate to have a cat who wants to cuddle with you on your bed, on your face, on your head with purring. I have three who do this on and off all night and also who wake me up early in the morning to give them attention and feed them, etc. That is what loving a cat is all about. If you lock her outside the bedroom door, she will knock and scratch at your door and meep and meow all the time to get your attention. Soon, you will get no more attention from her and you will have given her a personality disorder as cats thrive on love and attention and sleeping with their people is part of being in cat world. Perhaps you should get her another cat about her age to play with and then they will spend more of their time with each other and not with you, but will be happy with playmates. Good luck and do the right thing-YOU WILL GROW TO ENJOY IT!
2007-12-22 13:54:30 · answer #5 · answered by Debbie Jane (after Jack and Dann 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of my 3 kitties seems to know when it is 7:30 am. If the cats don't get the attention they want, they bug the heck outa me. Give them their food, some catnip, and let them unwind. Do this daily and eventually they will get in to the pattern of eat, play and settle down. It is a trial and error type of thing in which you have to find what works and what time of day. You may not be giving enough attention so they come to you looking for it. I find the more I talk to my cats during wake time, the less they bother me during sleep time. Good luck!
2007-12-22 13:29:14 · answer #6 · answered by onecharliecat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean her "cage"? Cats don't need to be in cages! I have never heard of that. Can't you just close your door? She might need to eat or drink or use the litter box. If all these things are in her cage, then it had better be a big cage, as cats don't like to sleep or eat where they go to the bathroom.
My cats sleep with me....it takes a bit of time for them to get used to being quieter, but they get to know when it's time for bed.
2007-12-22 13:27:57 · answer #7 · answered by Kipling 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Try not feeding her before she sleeps or put a toy in the cage (she should not be in a cage though) and also make sure it is a big cage if there is no litter box because cats don't like to sleep where they use the bathroom.(also make sure there is water and food)
2007-12-22 13:28:02 · answer #8 · answered by Adam G 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First off, cats and dogs hate cages. The meowing is to let you know that they hate it. You can lock your cat out of your room at night. Make sure they have their food water and litterbox readily available when you lock them out, make sure they have toys to entertain them. Question: How would you like to sleep in a cage, think about it!!!
2007-12-22 13:56:12 · answer #9 · answered by Lindsey J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your cat is meowing when you put her in the cage because she is scared. Animals should not be in enclosed spaces.
Instead of a cage, why not get her a cat bed (See link in source list) this way she will not be enclosed and she will not feel scared.
2007-12-22 13:32:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋