Alright, so the question sounds stupid, because I get it, cats scratchBut my cat has issues with being locked in or out of my bedroom and has a fit when my door is shutShe will sit and meow and scratch on the door until her paws get bloody (it has happened once when I left, and she had somehow shut the door on herself while I was goneI took her to the vet and got her taken care of)In the morning, there are other people in the house that get ready for work, so in order not to wake me, they shut my doorOf course, this causes problems with my catShe wakes me up.I would love to be able to sleep in, in the morning, but she is always waking me upIf I let her out, she just wants back inI have tried distracting her with food, treats, cat nip etcI have tried earplugs, but I can't ignore the fact that she is going to hurt herselfDoes anyone have any tips on how to get her to stop? It's driving me crazy but I've had her for 7 years and don't plan on just getting rid of her.
I understand your concerns and they are very validThat is also great that you have patience with herTry taping aluminum foil on the door where she scratches and also on the floor by the doorYou can even use those plastic packaging air bubbles, cats do not like either oneI'm not sure where to can get this, maybe at a pet store, but you can buy a automatic air spray that sprays when your kitty gets anywhere near your door (cats don't like being sprayed in their face)You can also buy a Feliway plug at pet stores that diffuses a cat's natural facial pheromone to calm cats in stressful situations and correct behaviorial issuesThe below website gives you more information about itGood luck, I hope you both reach a positive outcome.
