Remember that geriatric cats actually need to go to the veterinary office for check-ups more often than their younger counterparts. If you notice sudden changes in nighttime vocalizations in a senior cat, though, it might be a reflection of cognitive changes going on. Get yourself more rest by giving your kitties food puzzle toys or just hiding some cat treats or kibble around the home for felines to find. As soon as we give in to the nighttime yowling of a cat with a portion of food delivered to buy us more sleep, the cat realizes the power it has in its early wake-up call service. One of the challenges to indoor cats is that their sleeping versus hunting/eating patterns may be quite different than their humans. Unlike our canine friends who typically get one or two meals in most American households, cats need to eat several small meals around the clock. A “perfect” meal is about 30-40 calories – the size of a mouse or small bird. Cats hunt and consume relatively small prey. We have to realize, too, is how a cat’s appetite affects its behavior. And after all that sleeping all day, they are probably up at least sometime during the night. Whether your cat spends its nights in a home or in the wilderness of your neighborhood, most cats do some nocturnal hunting and prowling.Ĭats are actually crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk. We could not wrap up any discussion on weird cat behaviors without mentioning the midnight yowl.
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