I recently received a four-month-old kitten on Sunday. She’s been a delight and has adjusted fairly well, despite her strong attachment to me. I have allergies and have had difficulties sleeping with her in bed, so I’ve locked the door the previous two nights. This causes her to constantly meow/wail, and I’m wondering whether this is causing her anxiety or any mental damage. Jackson Galaxy insists that cats be permitted in beds, but I’d prefer to keep it cat-free. Any thoughts?
I have a one-bedroom flat with a spacious main area. It has access to all of her food, litter, toys, and plenty of comfortable sleeping areas. She just becomes quite upset when I am not around…
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Well, yes. What the heck were you expecting? You separated her from her mother and then left her alone overnight when cats are most active. She’s a baby!
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I did not expect anything different; I knew it would be difficult for her. What I’m wondering is whether there are any ways I may help her feel more at peace by herself, or if there are any ways to alleviate her fears. The same goes for when I need to leave the residence.
If letting her into my bedroom is absolutely the only or best option, I am willing to put up with it. But I simply want to know if there are any alternatives.
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Can I ask, why is it you don’t want your kitty in the bedroom? You got a pet, not a toy.
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Of course, she is not a toy. Having a kitten is a significant commitment. That is why I am conducting study and seeking advice on how to best meet her requirements while also meeting some of my own. The major reason I’d like to keep her out is to have a dander-free environment (I have mild allergies) and to prevent her from constantly poking, licking, and sitting on my face. It’s adorable, but resting at night is challenging. Instead of locking her out, if there are ways to positively incentivize her staying off my face, I’m willing to try them.
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Fair enough, she will want to be with you; you are her entire universe, so keeping her out may not be the greatest option.
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At four months old, she should not be left alone for more than three or four hours at a time, therefore you must stop doing so. She fears she has been abandoned.
You also need two kittens, not one.
Even if she was older, cats despise closed doors, so if you persist on locking them out of your bedroom, you’ll have to cope with them pestering you at the door.
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