Tough as it may be, keep quiet during her escapades.
In addition to perpetuating the problem, your harsh reaction can be damaging to her trust in you, and in humans in general. “Any attention, even negative, could paradoxically reinforce attention –seeking behavior,” says Cox. Just like children, some cats will act up for attention - even if that attention is you grumpily telling her to get lost. A soft light can help.Īdjust your lighting, giving each change about a week to take effect, to see what works best for your situation.Ħ. On the other hand, if your cat is a senior citizen, her failing vision may be making it difficult to see at all, causing her restlessness. Minimize light in the sleeping area or try room-darkening blinds to discourage activity.
#WAKE ME UP AT 6 TV#
If you leave a nightlight on, sleep with the TV flickering, or have streetlights shining into your room, that may be just the right light for fun. “Cats see better in the dark due to having more light-sensitive receptors in their eyes, and small amounts of light may be quite disruptive,” Cox explains. What’s dark to the human eye isn’t so dark to the feline. If your cat is finicky for fresh water, indulge her with a self-filling water dispenser. Or ask your vet about dividing her daily food into smaller meals, spread throughout the day, to help her feel more satisfied. “Go about your morning activities for a while before feeding or lavishing attention on the cat,” suggests Cox.įend off her hunger by giving her a healthy snack before bedtime, such as a high-protein treat. You feed your cat immediately after you wake upĭo you sleepily dish up the cat food mere minutes after rising? If so, she may be waking you to invoke the feeding process. After several nights of your boring reaction, she’ll lose interest.Ĥ. Next time she pounces at an unacceptable hour, roll over and stay put. Habits can be reversed, so even if you got off on the wrong foot, you can reclaim your evening. Unfortunately, you taught her that you’re receptive to midnight visitors. Perhaps when she was a kitten or a new cat, you responded to her wake-up calls by giving a cuddle or freshening her water. Your cat learned some bad sleeping habits Tucker her out for the day with a longer playtime in the evening, at least an hour before lights out so she has time to unwind.ģ.
Keep her toys fresh by rotating them or bringing home something new. Get her moving around with a laser toy, dangle a wand while you watch TV, or toss a ball around before you leave for work. Interactive play with her human family is also important. “Toys, window perches, and innovative feeding methods, such as foraging toys or hiding small amounts of food throughout the house, can help,” says Cox. Look into ways to amuse her while you’re out. If your cat is alone a lot, she’s probably resting during the day, leaving her energized to play all night. Getting her on the road to recovery may mean you’ll both be sleeping soundly again. Start with a call to your vet if your cat is repeatedly exhibiting unusual behavior at night. Some of the more common culprits for sudden onsets of yowling are arthritis, hyperthyroidism, and high blood pressure, all of which can be diagnosed and treated by a veterinarian. “Be particularly suspicious if this is a new behavior, especially in an older cat,” warns Cindi Cox, DVM at the MSPCA-Angell adoption center in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Even a mild ailment such as a toothache can make a feline restless. Some medical conditions inhibit a good night’s sleep. Your cat is waking you up because he or she is sick
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