cat

[christina801]

Why does my cat like to sleep on my chest (even when I'm sitting up)? I hate it because sometimes i can't watch t.v. or rest because it makes me uncomfortable. Everytime I push her off she tries and tries to get on my chest again. How do I make her stop?

[andy hughes]

Your cat is a pack animal, as all cats are, and she is comforted by your body warmth, and the beat of your heart, stimulus she would have enjoyed sleeping with her pack in the wild. Such attitudes are instinctive, but you can break her of the habit by firmly pushing her away each time. Why not provide a cushion near you, and try to encourage her to sleep on that instead.

[Moonhead]

Cats aren't actually pack animals in the wild Andy - only lions. Anyway, its true about the warmth though. If you can provide a warmer spot then your chest, like a heated cushion, or a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel, next to you on the sofa, she'll switch to it instead.

[savraj_uk]

Yes, cats like warmth and the reassurance of your heartbeat. It's been proven that a heartbeat reminds cats and dogs of their mother. That's why a restless, whining puppy falls asleep if you hide a clock that ticks loudly under their pillow.

[MrsCheeks]

Get a baby blanket for your cat and she gets on your chest put the blanket on you. After a short while move blanket next to you and put her on it. She will get comfort from knowing she is near you and eventually you can train her to go straight to the blanket. Worked a treat wiht my cat who would do this and suck my clothes lol!