Cat wont stop clawing my eyes at night!

[kef33890]

Every night she hops into bed with me, and never fails to claw at my eyes. Thankfully, she never presses real hard, but it still makes me nervous! I think she likes the attention it gives her, but I'm worried about losing my eyesight! What can I do to discourage this?

She has to get in my room because that is where she has her litter box and food/water.

 

[catloverfromwayback]

Not solving the behaviour problem, but could you wear a sleep mask to protect your eyes?

 

[Alldara]

You can try making a high pitched eeep! Sound when she steps on your head or face to communicate to her that it is painful.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

You know, cats are keen observers of humans, and know very well that "eyes closed = sleep, eyes open = awake, and can play with me." It sounds as if she is more "patting" your eyes to wake you up. THAT SAID, it isn't behavior you want! My best advice is the same as A Alldara 's, EEP at her. Let her know that it is a problem for you. And do it EVERY SINGLE TIME! With cats, you must be consistent!

 

[kef33890]

Thank you all for your response. I have a sleep mask but don't like to wear it.

 

[tabbytom]

Every night she hops into bed with me, and never fails to claw at my eyes. Thankfully, she never presses real hard, but it still makes me nervous! I think she likes the attention it gives her, but I'm worried about losing my eyesight! What can I do to discourage this?

Cats do that especially kittens as when we sleep and close our eyes, there's random eye movements (REM) and that attracts the inquisitive cats to poke our eyes.

Can you have one of her favorite toy by your side when you sleep and use it to distract her when she tries to claw your eyes? Also you can sleep facing away from her.

My boy does that to me when he was a kitten and after distracting him and telling him no and thankfully, he outgrew to and stopped.