Why is my cat so hyper at night
Why is My Cat So Hyper at Night?
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a cat such behavior is known as midnight
crazy when she plays in rough houses in
brief bursts at midnight the cat may
choose to entertain itself by hopping on
the bed and pawing at your feet elbows
hair and face in an attempt to persuade
you to join in
what leads a cat to be so hyperactive
and disruptive
a healthy kitten will be a restless
curious bundle of excitement although a
cat's character varies as they get older
a healthy happy cat will still play and
amaze you in unpredictable ways
it's all part of the enjoyment of owning
a cat as a pet
some cats are up and raring to go
extremely early in the morning or are
busy at night
since many cat parents are at work or
school throughout the day the cat
especially if it is the only pet in the
home may spend the daytime hours
relaxing and sleeping when the cat's
owner returns home the cat's day begins
with a meal play time and socializing
cats are also most active in exploration
around dusk and dawn since night time is
the most natural time for them to be
energetic this is known as crepuscular
behavior
cats who nibble or bite on the owner's
ears or toes in bed wander across a
sleep owner nighttime enunciation or
have energetic play sessions across the
furniture and or owners during the night
or early morning are all common problems
for some cat owners
make sure you're fulfilling your cat's
recreational desires at the right times
of day and early evening
if you're at home during day spend a
little time with your cat by tossing cat
toys for it keep your cat active and
occupied during the day so she doesn't
sleep more during the day at least until
she's used to sleeping at nighttime
if you're at work from nine to five
spend a little time playing with your
cat before you head to work and then
engage with your cat again when you get
home about an hour before you go to
sleep have your final play session
but remember you will get your cat all
charged up if you play with it a lot
right before bed and she would be unable
to fall asleep
if your cat is particularly noisy or
troublesome at night you may need to
confine her to a different bedroom or
bathroom for the evening
ensure that your cat has enough room to
walk around in
food water a litter box and a scratch
post must all be kept in the same room
don't give in if your cat starts whining
for wanting to go out if you do you will
be fulfilling what the cat wants and has
been vocalizing and scratching at the
door for
if your kitten is too scared or anxious
to sleep at night
you can let it feel safer by simply
sitting with it holding her close and
gently caressing it
a softly playing radio tuned to an
all-night discussion show or soft music
channel also relaxes some cats others
find it comforting to sleep with a toy
or blanket from their prior nest so that
the smell of that familiar place is
there put your kitty in its own bed once
fully relaxed and reward her if it stays
there
kittens and young cats are more prone to
engage in midnight activities
this is good news since it indicates
that with some time and patience the cat
will probably sleep more throughout the
night when they get older
enhancing the cat's habitat can help in
keeping the cat active
which will prevent boredom throughout
the day as well as reducing restlessness
at night
here are some suggestions for improving
environment for your cat cats want a
scrape to keep their nails well so offer
a variety of scratching posts
some cats like horizontal posts to
vertical ones so mixing them around is a
smart idea
cats prefer to drink flowing water that
is away from their food source in the
wild so investing in a cat water
fountain is a wonderful way to improve
their environment
even though a house cat doesn't have to
search for food it still has to expend
pent-up energy which may manifest itself
as bizarre behavior
catnip mice laser pointers food puzzles
and feather wands are examples of toys
that stimulate a cat to use its natural
tendencies to grab chase and jump if
your cat does not have enough exercise
outdoors this is very crucial
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if your cat is an indoor cat
you should consider acquiring an outdoor
cage to keep it stimulated while you are
at work
if you have any plants make sure they're
healthy for cats and keep in mind that
even some common plants such as lilies
are fatally poisonous to cats so make
sure they're not on your property to
provide some extra entertainment
consider getting a catnip plant or cat
grass
if you have cats they may modify their
schedule to match yours especially if
they never leave the house
it isn't a set rule that applies to all
cats
a cat that is well fed spayed or
neutered and has a clean litter box will
never need to go outside
in most areas outside is not a
cat-friendly environment
you can observe your cat sleeping when
you interact and play with him or her
during the day if you provide him or her
enough entertainment during the day
hunting behavior is innate
there is no need for a cat to hunt if
you offer all of the food it requires
however hunting behavior is innate and
that's where play comes in
pet ownership of whatsoever kind entails
a lot of responsibility but having a cat
entails even more
unfortunately far too many of us neglect
cats in the house leaving them to fend
for themselves
they are sentient thinking emotional
creatures that require affection and
attention
although no one exactly knows why
certain cats make noises it's most
prevalent in elderly cats who are
suffering from cognitive dysfunction
senility and or weak sightedness or
hearing
feline hyperaesthesia
when accompanied by sudden dashing
around the home with a fur on the back
rolling this type of sad calling in cats
of any age can be the result of another
physical ailment known as feline
hyperesthesia also known as rippling
skin disorder
hyperthyroidism cancer neurologic
disease and pain all are medical
problems that can trigger cats to make
excessive noises
veterinary assistance and treatment are
advised for all of these illnesses
a cat may act wildly and appear as if
something is biting it because of his
fleas your cat may be hypersensitive to
flea bites or simply have an itch it
can't reach especially when meowing is
prevalent
if you find out your cat got fleas
treat all of the households furry
residents with a prescribed flea killing
and preventive treatment designed
specifically for cats
you should also seek your veterinarian
to examine whether the fleas have caused
any secondary skin illnesses or
reactions that need to be managed you'll
also need to cleanse the surrounding by
deep cleaning doing laundry and if your
veterinarian recommends it using flea
bombs or area sprays
meows and tail waves can imply a variety
of things to cats depending on the
circumstances your cat is seeking to
communicate with you with each purr
screech or even blink
the challenge is deciphering what it's
saying
according to experts there is something
to be learned from these efforts at
communicating
learning to interpret your cat's body
language for example can help you
strengthen your bond with it and become
more adept at reacting to its demands
each cat is unique
the best place to begin is by simply
observing your cat
keep a mental record of the place and
circumstances in which the mad conduct
occurs
take note of your cat's body language
noises the time of day and what he or
she has done recently
has your cat recently eaten groomed or
scratched its rear before your cat
rushed into the other room did you hear
a playful meow
you'll probably begin to put together
the triggers of your cats crazy in
various scenarios with patience and
careful observation
this can help you understand what is
normal for your cat and when any weird
behavior is a sign of a medical problem
that should be investigated by your
veterinarian
it's not always easy to figure out what
led your cat to go a little crazy all of
a sudden
cats to be truthful are a little hard to
translate because of their tantrums
many people are familiar with
fundamental dogs voices and behaviors
but remain confused with basic cat
behaviors
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