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How to stop kitten licking face at night and disturbing sleep?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Good evening . I am asking for advice on behalf of my daughter , She has approximately 15 week old.male kitten that has a habit of licking my daughter's cheek and chin throughout the nights sleep which is causing sores on her face because of it being in the same Place . He doesn't do it if anyone else is staying and not when she on settee only in bed . She is in a studio flat so can't Put him anywhere else . My daughter's sleep is being badly disturbed . Please help

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on April 10th, 2018

I strongly recommend for her sake that she invests in a large crate to confine him to when she is sleeping - provide food, water a litter tray and cosy bed so he can settle comfortably on his own. I would also recommend a natural calming supplement such as royal canin calm food or kalm aid. A pheromone diffuser may also help to ease any stress and anxiety which may be triggering such repetitive behaviour

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