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Default Sep 03, 2020 at 04:21 AM
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So, I got a kitten. 20 weeks. Sweet as can be. But,
He will not let me sleep at night. He naps in my lap all day. I tried to put him in the bathroom with toys and all his supplies, but he bawls so loudly, it achieves nothing as far as sleep. He is loving and precious.

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Default Sep 03, 2020 at 05:43 AM
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Try playing with him just before bedtime to wear him out a bit.
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Yep, what liz said. Play with him throughout the day...say about 3 times/day for 5 minutes each time. Get him up and moving - not so much that he's exhausted, but just enough so that he's tired at night. All of my cats have loved a mylar crinkle ball (preferably a bright color) tied to a string. I play with them so they can chase it, jump for it, etc. (Only use a string toy while you're there, though. Kittens will eat string - not good.)

Get him to be more active in general while you're awake.

Also, he's lonely, poor little dude He sleeps all day then wants his best bud up with him at night. If he had another kitten or cat to romp with, they'd be doing their thing while you sleep.

Last idea: Show him the Cool Insomnia Club thread. That way, he'll have friends to chat with when he's awake at night

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Default Sep 03, 2020 at 06:16 PM
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Use ear plugs. Ignoring him for a week or so he will calm down and learn not to bother you. When I brought my guy home I ignored him once the lights were turned out. It’s hard at first but they’ll get the idea. My guy comes up on my bed to say goodnight but once I turn off the lights he goes elsewhere. Recently he’s been sleeping on the spare bed. I make sure he has food and he lets me sleep in. The other day though I forgot to make sure he had food before I went to bed and in the morning he was sitting by my head staring at me. I also irregularly hide treats around the family room at night so he has something to do.

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Default Sep 03, 2020 at 06:43 PM
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Good ideas from you all! We know cats are night time critters, so I see the little one wants to play all night!
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...I also irregularly hide treats around the family room at night so he has something to do.

That's a fun idea!

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Have you tried feeding the kitten just before bed at night?
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Have you tried feeding the kitten just before bed at night?

Also could work. Cats usually get sleepy after they eat a big meal. After I feed mine wet (canned) food they eat and immediately sleep for hours.

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Google Jackson Galaxy. He's the cat whisperer. He has tons of video how-to's for kittens and cats care. jacksongalaxy.com
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Yep, what liz said. Play with him throughout the day...say about 3 times/day for 5 minutes each time. Get him up and moving - not so much that he's exhausted, but just enough so that he's tired at night. All of my cats have loved a mylar crinkle ball (preferably a bright color) tied to a string. I play with them so they can chase it, jump for it, etc. (Only use a string toy while you're there, though. Kittens will eat string - not good.)

Get him to be more active in general while you're awake.

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Last idea: Show him the Cool Insomnia Club thread. That way, he'll have friends to chat with when he's awake at night
He is a good reader!!

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Thanks a million, guys!!! I will try it all!!

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