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Managing Your Nocturnal Cat

pet clinic Somerville MA

Your cat is crepuscular. Thus she will be active during the dawn and dusk hours since these are the best times to hunt in the wild. Your cat may run around while you are trying to sleep at night and then sleep most of the day. Use the dusk hours to your advantage by planning exercise and play time for your cat. Your cat may get sufficiently tired after exercise and a good meal to give you a little more sleep time. Your cat may come into your bedroom at night and yowls or jump on you to get your attention. Ignore her. Otherwise you may reinforce this behavior as what she needs to do to get you up. An automated feeder can keep your cat from begging for food in the early morning hours. Keep your cat busy overnight with fun toys outside your bedroom. Contact your pet clinic Somerville, MA to learn more.