Got my Cpap machine, but my cat is trying to kill me

[Pepsei]

Cpap, for those of you who don't know, is a machine for sleep apnea, it pumps air into your nose while you're sleeping to prevent snoring and other stuff.

well, the high dollar machine that i got came with flimsy thin plastic tubing (i guess it is standard for most).

i guess the cat apparently didn't like it since it was his feeding time and i was still asleep. he chewed on the noise making tubing, and now it looks like swiss cheese with air escaping everywhere.

anyone knows if they make them tubing in metal or cat bitter apple solution?

 

[FoBoT]

you'll probably have to get a hawk or owl and tether it to the machine
that should keep the cat away from it

 

[olds]

Close door on bedroom with cat on the other side of it?

 

[meltdown75]

my wife had to get a sleeve for hers because there was condensation forming in the tube and dripping into her nose at night... maybe you can get a protective sleeve like that. her sleeve has a soft exterior that your cat might like to chew on though, almost a mousepad-like material.

i always tease my wife about her "sleep gear"

 

[meltdown75]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Close door on bedroom with cat on the other side of it?

and then there's that... lol

 

[Terabyte]

I might have sleep apnea

 

[Pepsei]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Close door on bedroom with cat on the other side of it?

i would, except, the only litter box is in the master bedroom's bathroom. the cat will probably get mad and take a dump by the door. ah.... drawback of having a couple of cats.

Originally posted by: meltdown75
my wife had to get a sleeve for hers because there was condensation forming in the tube and dripping into her nose at night... maybe you can get a protective sleeve like that. her sleeve has a soft exterior that your cat might like to chew on though, almost a mousepad-like material.

i always tease my wife about her "sleep gear"

that sounds like a great idea... where did she get that sleeve? online? i'm going to call the medical center and see if they have it. and i guess stop by homedepot and get some duck tape.

 

[shocksyde]

I'd be less concerned with the cpap tubing and more concerned that YOUR CAT IS PLANNING TO KILL YOU.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: shocksyde
I'd be less concerned with the cpap tubing and more concerned that YOUR CAT IS PLANNING TO KILL YOU.

All cats plan to kill their owners, it comes with the territory. The OP's mistake is that he gave kitty a motive by not feeding it in a timely manner.

 

[meltdown75]

Originally posted by: Pepsei

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Close door on bedroom with cat on the other side of it?

i would, except, the only litter box is in the master bedroom's bathroom. the cat will probably get mad and take a dump by the door. ah.... drawback of having a couple of cats.

Originally posted by: meltdown75
my wife had to get a sleeve for hers because there was condensation forming in the tube and dripping into her nose at night... maybe you can get a protective sleeve like that. her sleeve has a soft exterior that your cat might like to chew on though, almost a mousepad-like material.

i always tease my wife about her "sleep gear"

that sounds like a great idea... where did she get that sleeve? online? i'm going to call the medical center and see if they have it. and i guess stop by homedepot and get some duck tape.

hmm i'm pretty sure she got it from the same place... the sleep clinic or whatever. a couple weekends ago i rolled over on a Saturday morning when she was already out of bed... i put my face on her pillow and got a face full of scuba face sleep gear... lol

 

[meltdown75]

Originally posted by: Terabyte
I might have sleep apnea

you should get it checked out. some people have to start out trying a mouth guard like my Mrs did. now she wears both mouth guard and scuba gear. sleep gear FTSexy. not

 

[wedi42]

maybe you could cover the tubing with wire loom, or put a larger tube over it

 

[mh47g]

Move the litter box, dumbass.

 

[ryan256]

lol... I imagine mine would probably do the same thing. Woke me up at 2am this morning nuzzling my face.
Yes I love you too kitty but I'M SLEEPY!

 

[Fritzo]

Did anyone else read that as "crap machine"?

 

[njswift10141980]

Originally posted by: Fritzo
Did anyone else read that as "crap machine"?

Yep, and I was like huh?

 

[jmanny]

I am going to get tested next Friday night 3/14.
Can't wait to try and sleep at a clinic with sensors all over me.
Damn sleep apnea, it's killing me.

 

[torpid]

Get another litterbox. The recommended number of litterboxes for 2 cats is actually 3. Doesn't your cat jump on the bed after using the litterbox and then deposit litter bits onto your sheets?

 

[compman25]

Originally posted by: jmanny
I am going to get tested next Friday night 3/14.
Can't wait to try and sleep at a clinic with sensors all over me.
Damn sleep apnea, it's killing me.

And I have to go do it on 3/18. This aught to be fun...

 

[meltdown75]

Originally posted by: jmanny
I am going to get tested next Friday night 3/14.
Can't wait to try and sleep at a clinic with sensors all over me.
Damn sleep apnea, it's killing me.

that is the strangest thing about sleep clinics IMO.
they study your sleep patterns in an unfamiliar place.
i guess some of the tests are 24 hours long and they recommend you try to sleep quite a bit, and you lose track of time, but there's no sleep like home sleep.

 

[Yreka]

Peoples that have Apnea, or are getting tested.. What were some of your symptoms ?

 

[RayH]

Most obvious symptom is occasionally waking up in the middle of the night choking for air but most of the time it's just momentary stopping of breathing and starting back up again without waking up.

 

[spittledip]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
you'll probably have to get a hawk or owl and tether it to the machine
that should keep the cat away from it

A hawk or owl's power is in their dive, so they would be bait to a cat. Better to tie a big dog to it. And keep it out of you room when you sleep.

 

[Queasy]

Originally posted by: meltdown75

Originally posted by: jmanny
I am going to get tested next Friday night 3/14.
Can't wait to try and sleep at a clinic with sensors all over me.
Damn sleep apnea, it's killing me.

that is the strangest thing about sleep clinics IMO.
they study your sleep patterns in an unfamiliar place.
i guess some of the tests are 24 hours long and they recommend you try to sleep quite a bit, and you lose track of time, but there's no sleep like home sleep.

Not only that but you are hooked up to so many gizmos that you can't sleep comfortably to begin with.

 

[foghorn67]

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Excerpts from a Dog's Diary*


8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!


Excerpts from a Cat's Diary*:

Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Al though I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am. Bastards!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear th e noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded. The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicate with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe, for now..........