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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Healthy Cats Guide

Content: Cats often wake in the night to feed, which fits with their natural instinct to hunt in the twilight hours. Old age. Changes in sleeping patterns are common as cats age. You may find your cat is more active at night, which can be caused by health problems as part of the normal aging processes. Health conditions. Certain health conditions may cause your cat to be hyperactive, uncomfortable, or vocal and needy at night. These can include: Pain
Anxiety
Hyperthyroidism
Chronic illness
Dementia that causes problems with
Sleep disturbances
Poor memory
Neediness
Your cat may naturally be more active at night, but if their nocturnal activity suddenly changes and becomes more intense, it’s a good idea to check with your vet to rule out a health problem. Continued
How to Get Your Cat to Sleep at Night
You can train or encourage your cat to sleep at night with a few adjustments during the day. The most important part is not to reward nighttime behavior with attention and instead schedule daytime play and feeding with your cat.