Senior pets can change sleep habits suddenly or gradually. If it’s a sudden change and you notice your cat is up all night or all the sudden is meowing all night, give your vet a call. Your cat may need a checkup to rule out any possible signs of illness. In some cases, senior cats that have developed dementia or other types of age related illnesses may simply forget they are to sleep or they may be lonely or just scared. Your vet can help with this diagnosis and recommend treatment or medication. If your cat is gradually making it a habit to be up at night meowing, try to see how much he’s sleeping in the day and change it. Exercise him, play with him, and encourage him to be as active as physically possible. This could help him be more restful at night. Contact your vet Crown Point, IN for more tips.
