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We have 2 cats that I love but one of them makes sure that I do not get a good nights sleep. I could not find any solutions so far. On top of that my wife snore

by eknkc 4y ago

We have 2 cats that I love but one of them makes sure that I do not get a good nights sleep. I could not find any solutions so far. On top of that my wife snores and I’ve had long periods of poor sleep as a result of this. I realised that this is an issue while traveling. Being able to properly sleep in hotels and feeling rested / clear. Trying to find solutions. Ear plugs don’t feel good and even though sleeping in the guest room helps with snoring, not the cat. (I close the door, little shit screams his lungs off in front of the door) I never slept great in my 20s either but I guess my body could cope. Now it’s screwing things up.

Wagthesam 4y ago
you can do immunotherapy--allergy shots. i have a friend at work with the same issues, loves his dog but it wrecks his sleep. allergy shots desensitize you to animal dander, but its a long process with weekly injections. Results in 1 year+
- Wagthesam 4y ago
  Also, in the meantime take an antihistamine like zyrtec daily as you have allergies
- endorphine 4y ago
  I think parent implies they wake up because of the sounds their cat makes. This is what happens for me btw and it's pretty frustrating.
  - eknkc 4y ago
    Yeah that was it. The cat jumps on me if I let him in. Meows like crazy if I don't. Maybe I should stimulate him more during the day though.
schwartzworld 4y ago
If it were me, that cat would either be crated at night a few rooms away, or better yet, rehomed.
nooron 4y ago
I have 2 cats who are deaf and scream when they are anxious. They are very sweet but I could not sleep for 2 years. It was becoming intolerable. I started them on Fluoxetine (Prozac) and the problem has been reduced by 80%, I get at least 6 hours of sleep before one of them yells, and usually 7 or 8. They are happier and so am I. There is stigma about putting pets on psychiatric drugs and some vets are hesitant but I highly recommend it.

by eknkc 4y ago

Wagthesam 4y ago

you can do immunotherapy--allergy shots. i have a friend at work with the same issues, loves his dog but it wrecks his sleep. allergy shots desensitize you to animal dander, but its a long process with weekly injections. Results in 1 year+

Wagthesam 4y ago
Also, in the meantime take an antihistamine like zyrtec daily as you have allergies
endorphine 4y ago
I think parent implies they wake up because of the sounds their cat makes. This is what happens for me btw and it's pretty frustrating.
- eknkc 4y ago
  Yeah that was it. The cat jumps on me if I let him in. Meows like crazy if I don't. Maybe I should stimulate him more during the day though.

schwartzworld 4y ago

If it were me, that cat would either be crated at night a few rooms away, or better yet, rehomed.

nooron 4y ago

I have 2 cats who are deaf and scream when they are anxious. They are very sweet but I could not sleep for 2 years. It was becoming intolerable. I started them on Fluoxetine (Prozac) and the problem has been reduced by 80%, I get at least 6 hours of sleep before one of them yells, and usually 7 or 8. They are happier and so am I. There is stigma about putting pets on psychiatric drugs and some vets are hesitant but I highly recommend it.