Title: Cat Night Behaviour Keeping You Awake? Causes of Cat Night Activity
Headings: Nighttime activity in Cats
Nighttime activity in Cats
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Signs of Cat Behavior at Night
Causes of Nocturnal Cat Behavior
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Content: If daytime changes don’t work, shut your bedroom door and keep your cat out of your room. Set up a cozy sleep area with a litter box as far away from your room as possible. Put a towel at the bottom of the door to stop any door scratching or rattling. Medications may help. If your cat doesn’t respond to any other adjustments, your vet may prescribe medication or natural sleep remedies like melatonin or valerian. However, your cat can develop a tolerance to sleeping medications and they may not work after a few nights. Treating health problems like hyperthyroidism or dementia that cause hyperactivity or sleep disturbances may also help with cat night behavior. Continued
Managing Nocturnal Behavior in Cats
You may feel that getting up and calming or feeding your cat will help, but it’s best to ignore your cat’s behavior as much as possible. Attention in the night rewards the behavior and your cat may learn to stay awake for food and attention. Even though you may feel tired or frustrated, remember that night activity is natural for your cat.