If you live with one or more cats, we are sure that you no longer need an alarm clock. For what, if they They seem to have an authentic Swiss watch inside. What tells you when we should open our eyes?
And what is most surprising, without a doubt, is their precision, because sometimes it does not even matter if we have changed the time of entry to winter or summer, they know what time of day they are and they choose, in turn, when they want their owners wake up.
There are more subtle cats that will use their paw gently, Others will be authentic «ninja» cats who will not hesitate to deploy their most «sharp» arts. to bring you from the world of dreams.
If this is your case, we are sure that you have wondered why they do it. Today at we explain it to you.
Cats that wake you up… Because they’re bored!
In fact, we could say that almost 70% of cats decide to wake up their owners simply because they are boredHowever, it is worth taking into account these aspects with which to evaluate the situation of the kittens that we have at home.
Make sure he is not sick
It is something we must discard. Your cats may have been calling your attention or waking you up early or in the middle of the night for a few weeks.
- If your cat is older, it is very possible that it will be more difficult for him to sleep or that he may suddenly feel some confusion in the middle of the night. He takes care of them a little more when they are over 8 years old.
- Cats can also suffer thyroid problemsthat means that they feel more like eating and that they ask you for food after hours.
I’m getting bored! I’m very activated!
Keep in mind that cats are most active in the morning and at night. This implies that their activation level reaches very high peaks in those moments when we enter a «calm» state.
What can we do?
- Try to tire your kitten out at least half an hour before you go to bed.. Play with him and keep him very active so that at least he doesn’t wake you up in the middle of the night asking you to «party.»
- Keep in mind that cats have their own internal clocks and if they are used to waking up at a certain time, or seeing how you do it, they will always expect it. What does this mean? That when the weekend comes, your cat will wake you up at the same time as during the week. They never fail!
Be careful with habits
Cats get used to positive reinforcement and the good life very quickly. so yes One day you got up at night to go to the bathroom and it occurred to you to give him a treat. or play with him, he will most likely ask you the same thing the next day.
Avoid reinforcing situations that you do not want to repeat. Do not feed him in the wee hours of the morning, always be firm in your habits. Think of your cat as if it were a child, it needs routines.
Immediate gratification
Cats love to be rewarded by their owners. What does this mean? That When they wake up, for whatever reason, they greatly enjoy receiving a pamper from you.. So, when they open their eyes in the morning they will immediately want a pamper from you, a caress from you, to be given the attention they deserve.
Do not think that they do it out of bad intentions, if they wake you up in the morning it is because they love you, because you are part of their family and they want your company.
Be patient with them and remember that, at the end of the day, getting up early is always good…(as long as it’s not a weekend).
So that you discover that you are not the only person whose cat wakes you up in the morning, we leave you this nice video, also reminding you of our article that will show you 15 signs that your cat adores you.