I can't get him to stop!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Please don't declaw him because this will only make things worse. He may then start biting. Is there a reason why he can't be in the bedroom with you?

I used to keep my bedroom door open all of the time so my cats could come and go but now I can't because Alani & Blaze are still very destructive and they'll tear up anything that is paper. I also have two computers in my bedroom and I don't trust them around them right now. Luckily they're used to being out of both bedrooms so they haven't tried to tear up my carpet. I hope that you'll be able to find a solution to this problem. Good luck.

[Taz_Zoee]

Try the sticky sheets (can't remember specific name). We got these to keep Jax from scratching up Bruce's speaker and monitors in the studio. They have really helped.
With it being on the floor what you might want to do is put the sticky sheet (you can buy them at most pet stores) on a large piece of cardboard and place it in front of the door when you are not home or in bed. That way it is easy to move when you need to.
When I purchased my sticky sheets the cashier told me he did this with his cat because his cat was darting out the door every time it opened. You should be able to eventually remove the sticky sheets and the cat will stay away. We haven't removed them from the speakers yet. I should try it and see what he does.

Good luck!! I hope you can figure something out besides declawing or getting rid of him.

[Randi]

Well, my suggestion is to leave the bedroom door open, that way you'll get less problems. Your cat doesn't understand why he can't go in there and be with you. If you let him in, he will most likely calm down and go to sleep. Take a few weeks to get used to him being there and you'll all relax.

If he's very active during night, Feliway might be a good solution. Try it! Please don't declaw him!

When I first got a cat, I said: He's not sleeping in our bed! What did I know!

Good luck!

[moosmom]

Right on Randi!!!!

[JMCsGirl]

Well if less problems is loss of sleep, tired all day, and dragging by the time I get off work at 11 pm then yes right on Randi. I am such a light sleeper that having three cats jumping on and off the bed, walking around, purring by my head that I don't sleep well. I am not keeping them out just because I do not want to spend time with my cats. I am not some big meanie! I am trying to leave it open on a trial basis to see how it goes. So far it hasn't been too bad so we might start leaving it open. Believe me declawing is going to be a last option and it is not one that will be taken lightly. I know that it has caused behavior problems in some cats. I know what the procedure is and really dislike the whole thing and that it is so commonly done. This post isn't meant to be an issue on declawing but just some suggestions on some behavior training for Riley.

[Medusa]

Well if less problems is loss of sleep, tired all day, and dragging by the time I get off work at 11 pm then yes right on Randi. I am such a light sleeper that having three cats jumping on and off the bed, walking around, purring by my head that I don't sleep well.

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Am I ever w/ya on that one! I'm a thrasher when I sleep. There's no way I can have my cats in bed w/me as much as I would like it. When one is sick or has had surgery, I have him/her sleep w/me just to keep an eye out for any problems but other than that, my Fur Posse has their own little apartment in the basement complete w/cat condos, beds, blankets, food, water, litter boxes, etc. They're so used to sleeping there now that when I tried to have one sleep w/me after he had some teeth extracted, he insisted on sleeping downstairs w/the rest of the gang. Try some of the suggestions here and let us know how they work for you. I'm still thinking that perhaps he needs to get just a little more tired out. LOL