Why don't cats sleep at night?

Cats not sleeping at night is mainly related to their lifestyle, as wild cats and rural household cats need to hunt, and the prey such as rats usually active at night, causing cats to develop this nocturnal behavior. Secondly, it may also be due to reasons such as excessive daytime sleep, heat, hunger, etc. Additionally, if cats have other abnormalities, such as crying, poor spirit, loss of appetite, etc., it may be due to physical discomfort and it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital as soon as possible for examination and treatment.

1. Related to lifestyle

Cats are nocturnal animals, so they have formed the behavior of sleeping during the day and being active at night since they were young. Even if cats live with humans, their nocturnal behavior habits cannot be changed immediately.

1. Excessive daytime sleep

If cats sleep all day, they will have plenty of energy at night and therefore not sleep. Therefore, owners can use toys, catnip, and scratching posts during the day to consume as much energy as possible, so that cats will sleep at night due to physical fatigue.

1. In heat

The spring and autumn seasons are the mating seasons for cats. Influenced by hormones, cats become very energetic and may exhibit behaviors such as crying at night, urinating everywhere, and being moody. During this time, cats can be improved through petting and temporarily changing their living environment. If not for breeding purposes, cats can also undergo sterilization surgery at a pet hospital.

1. Hunger

If owners do not feed cats regularly and quantitatively, when cats are hungry at night, they may not be able to sleep due to hunger and thirst. Therefore, owners should always feed cats regularly and quantitatively. This not only improves the situation of cats not sleeping due to hunger but also promotes their physical health. Cat food and drinking water can also be prepared before going to bed to avoid disturbances from hunger and thirst.

1. Physical discomfort

If a cat's body is uncomfortable, it will also lead to them not sleeping at night and crying due to pain. The sound of their crying at this time is usually heart-wrenching. Therefore, owners should also pay attention to observe their cat's health. If any abnormalities are found, they should seek medical attention promptly.