my cat keeps jumping onto the bed during the night and waking us up by patting his paws on us, i cant shut any doors becuase are aprtment is open plan! any ideas?
ok im going to try the water thing,
N.B He gets plenty of cuddles, i just like him literally sitting on my head while i sleep 
If you own a dog, especially an older one, getting a good dog bed is a really great gift to give your beloved pet. The need a good place to rest and sleep just like us. After all, you wouldn't want to bed down in an uncomfortable mattress or sleep on a hard surface all night.
Sleeping on the floor or even on a bad or uneven bed isn't the best thing for a dog to do. As they get older it becomes even more important that they have a really good dog bed to sleep in.
The other reason to get a dog bed is, of course, to keep them off of yours or off of the best couch in the house. If you don't want them all over your furniture, get them a comfortable bed of their own that they will love and use for a long time.
From the simplest dog beds to the more elaborate types, there are many to choose from. Some are more or less like large bean bags, some are donuts or round pet beds. There are also bolster dog beds, which have sort of a pillow going all around the outer edge of the bed. Dogs like to use this as a pillow for their head while they sleep. Then there is the orthopedic dog bed and memory foam beds, which are among the best you can get.
There are also outdoor dog beds which are made for outdoor areas like the back porch and there are also heated dog beds. These are great for dogs, especially during the cold winter months. Even when you have the heat in the house cranked up, the floor can sometimes stay cold and it's not good for your dogs bones and joints. A heated dog bed will keep your canine pal comfy and warm the whole time like a warm blanket.
Another option you may want to look into is getting a waterproof dog bed. We have all taken our dog out for a walk when it is raining and wet outside. Whether we want to or not, we have to go out on those miserable days when the rain is pouring and we both get soaked. After a good towel dry, dogs still have some moisture left on their coat and skin. The nice part about a waterproof dog bed is that your dog can lay on this type of pet bed without getting it soaked on the inside where the water stays put. These beds are made for this so they do not get ruined every time your water soaked pooch rests on them. For those dogs that prefer to stay out on the porch or outside near their kennel or dog house, they are much happier on a waterproof bed than a conventional one that soaks up the water. It's not only a comfortable resting spot for sleeping and lying down, but it will last longer too.
Not all dog beds are the same just as not all dogs age the same. When your dog gets older, he or she will most likely develop the same types of aches and pains due to joint problems that humans do. When your dog starts to slow down due to joint pain, inflammation and arthritis, the best thing you can do is to look into getting them a memory foam dog bed.
As soon as your are aware that you dog is suffering from orthopedic issues, the floor is simply not a good place for them to sleep. Even a conventional dog bed just will not do. The even balance of a dog's weight is more important at this stage of their life than at any time before. A bumpy or uneven bed is not good for the existing joint pain and can actually worsen the dog's problems over time.
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May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
You can get cat repellant spray from pet shops. I don’t find them very effective but different brands may work better. They smell awful to the cat but Humans can’t smell it.
Also, I read somewhere that cats hate the feel of bubble wrap. If your cat is left at home with access to the bed while you’re out, put a layer of bubble wrap over the top.
One last thing, you could try using a citrus perfume or cleaner. Cats hate citrus.
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
Keep a spray bottle of plain water near the bed and spritz him any time he jumps on the bed.
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
Simple:
Get rid of the cat
or
Get rid of the bed.
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
form a barracade.
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
Keep a spray bottle of water by your bed and spray the cat when it jumps up.
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
Put a dog on the bed.
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
Have a squirt bottle beside your bed and when he does it squirt him he will learn after a bit.
P.S he is doing it because he loves you and wants attention, or that is what my mom says anyway
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
Unless you keep the cat in a cage at night, you’ll probably have to live with it. If the cat is cool with the cage, great. If not, it would probably be cruel.
I have never had a cat who didn’t want to sleep with me at night. It would probably be a better approach to accept it. This is part of having a cat.
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
never let the cat in the house..they eat mice..
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
does he have a bed for him/herself? make a bed for it
or
tie him up and tell it not to go on your bed
put it on a leash or something like that =P
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
some thing that worked for me was like hide something noise that she dosnt likem like a easy botton(i love toose my teacher has one) or something thats easy to set the sound off thats LOUD, and hide it under a very thin blanket on her favorite place lay, and she will be scared and not get on there, it worked for us to keep the cat off the table!
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
I had one that did the same thing, I just kept tossing her off and making a loud noise when she came up. I hated doing it, but she quit coming up after a while. Figured she didn’t want to be tossed anymore.
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
put him on the bed with you when you go to sleep
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
You get a type of scent that humans cant smell but cats HATE it. I cant remember the name. They use it mostly to spray on furniture to prevent the cats from scratching it. A vet or petstore should be able to assit you, just go ask.
You cant try spraying it on the bed!
Also what you can try is setting up a corner with a seperate cat bed, or blankets for him to sleep on. Add little catnip sacks all over it, but not so that he can carry it around. It should attrackt him to his own sleeping quarters and keep him there! Just a though!
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
I have been living with cats for 39 years and have never found a way to stop any of my various and furry friends from getting on my bed. the cat is lonely and seeks attention and does not have a watch. good luck and the cat may change its way at some time in future, but don’t count on that. give the cat a few pets and roll over and go back to sleep.
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
Why did you get a cat in the first place?
I got mine for cuddling purposes– it’s really one of his only redeeming qualities– other than that, he eats, sleeps and poops- and watching him do those things doesn’t excite me.
May 7th, 2010 - 11:16 pm
No ideas, just let the cat sleep with you.