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One of my favorite sayings is “You learn something new
every day”. Well…maybe not every day…but
I did learn something new today, and this surprises me because I used to be a ‘crazy
cat lady’. J I came across this
article from andmycat.com about cats crying throughout the night for
attention. None of my cats ever did
this. According to this article, cats
cry throughout the night for various reasons.
Usually as kittens or seniors.
Kittens especially when in a new home because they are missing momma and
siblings. Seniors because they don’t’
want to go looking for you and want you to come to them.
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Getting up and giving them attention reinforces the
behavior so it is recommended that you do not check on them. I never had this problem but I think it was
because I always brought my cats to bed with me. They give some tips for dealing with the
issue like having a play session before bed or feeding the main meal before
bed. You could also find ways to keep
your cat awake during the day so they will sleep through the night.
Photo from www.222animals.com
Of course you know your cat better than anyone else, so
if this is a new behavior, take your cat to the vet to make sure there is no
medical reason for this behavior. This
is how I first noticed my Merlin had some medical issues. The
ASPCA site also gives some suggestions for cats that keep you awake.
Photo from CatChat.org
In researching this issue I guess it is more common that
I thought. I must have been lucky with
my babies. CatChat.org agrees that this
behavior is usually a cat wanting attention.
Their last bit of advice is don’t give in. Cats need to learn that the nocturnal crying
is not going to get them the attention they want. Even yelling at your cat is giving it
attention, so if you are sure it is not a medical concern, ignore kitty. They will get the message…eventually. J
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Be Well & Be Happy,
Pet~Pourri
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