Hi my little stinker loves cuddles and sleeping on chest. He doesn't notice the massive pain I feel when he steps directly on the fracture. How do I train him not to sleep on my sling side? I threw him off of me when he caused a jab of pain throughout my body but that was mean and he didn't learn to be gentle. ,

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[–] Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

It's a learning curve for both of you. The ice and pillow techniques are good ones. It took about a week for my snuggly cat to figure out the best place to lay across my lap to not injure my femur fracture. Let him know when he's hurting you (yelp when he steps where it's painful), and he'll find his spot and you'll find your spot. It's normal for cats who love you to want to be near you while you are healing, he's trying his best to help.