How do I keep my cat off my bedside table?

Placing tape sticky-side up on the edge of the counter or table. Placing plastic carpet running “nubs-up” to make the counter surface unpleasant. Hanging towels off the edge of your counters so your cat slides off if they try to jump up.

Why does my cat walk around my bed at night?

Boredom. If your cat is alone for most of the day, your cat might be bored and looking for more interaction and attention. Cats are social animals: your cat may have extra energy or be waking you up for attention. This can be a form of social play for your cat.

Why does my cat jump off the bed when I move?

Your Cat Might Just Want to Be Near You Your cat loves you and, especially if you’re gone a lot during the day, nighttime might be her chance to hang out with you. Since she can sleep all day while you’re away, she might not understand why you aren’t interacting with her during the night when you’re home.

Why does my cat jump on and off the bed?

Cats and especially kittens can be very playful and energetic. Sometimes they expel all that energy by darting from room to room, jumping up and down on the furniture, and going a little crazy. This kind of behavior can also be a reaction to catnip, which can make cats act goofy for short periods of time.

Why does my cat stand on me when I’m sleeping?

Basically, your cat wants your attention, and she wants it now. Recognizing that you’ll be distracted by other things, such as the TV, another person or sleep, your fur baby knows that you can’t ignore her if she stands on your torso and, in many cases, stares directly into your eyes.

How do I Stop my Cat from jumping on my desk?

If that’s not possible, one quick option is to apply double-sided sticky tape to the desk, table or shelf. When your cat jumps on the table, his paws will stick a little to the tape and that sensation can deter most cats from jumping back on the table.

How do I Stop my Cat from jumping on my comforter?

Try Double-Sided Tape Line the top of your comforter with double-sided tape where your cat usually lands when they jump up on your bed. They don’t like that the tape feels sticky and pulls at their feet when they walk on it, and this can cause them to avoid jumping up and landing on it after a few times.

Why does my cat like to sit on the counter?

If other pets or small humans spend a lot of time on the floor, your cat may seek out your counters to avoid interaction with them. They may also find out that food scraps and crumbs are often left on your table and counter, leading to “counter-surfing” behavior.

How to keep your cat off your bed?

If you exhaust all other methods of keeping your cat off your bed, there are humane deterrent devices available that will scare your cat if they should trigger them. You can simply place these deterrent devices on your bed where your cat likes to walk or lay. After getting scared a few times, they should start to avoid your bed entirely.