Title: Older Cats with Behavior Problems | ASPCA
Headings: Older Cats with Behavior Problems
Older Cats with Behavior Problems
The Effects of Aging
Cognitive Dysfunction Checklist
Ruling Out Other Causes for Your Cat’s Behavior
Treating Cognitive Dysfunction
House Soiling
Confusion and Disorientation
Restlessness and Waking at Night
Excessive Vocalization
Help the ASPCA Put a Stop to Animal Cruelty

Content: Avoid changes to her food, food placement, litter and litter box placement. Try to keep her daily routine as consistent as possible. If she’s really distressed, it may be best to confine her to a relatively small space, such as one floor of your house or, in advanced cases, one room. Doing this will make it easy for her to find everything she needs. Restlessness and Waking at Night
A cat’s sleep-wake cycle can be impaired by FCD. However, as with most symptoms of FCD, there are also many alternative reasons for increased nighttime activity. For instance, cats who sleep more during the day can become more restless and active at night. Sensory changes, such as eyesight or hearing loss, can affect your cat’s depth of sleep. An increased need to eliminate combined with a decreased ability to locate or access a litter box can prompt your cat to wake up and wander around. Ask your cat’s veterinarian to do a complete examination to identify medical problems that could cause restlessness, discomfort or an increased need to eliminate.