Do you usually wake up 10 minutes before the alarm goes off? And, at that moment, do you feel a sudden bud in your face? Your four-legged friend probably wakes you up in the morning and won’t let you sleep, right? You may wonder why your cat is doing this, if there are reasons to worry and what can you do to try to change that morning habit.
Have you ever wondered “why does the cat wake me up at dawn? To start answering this question, cats are twilight animals. This means that metabolism is more active at sunrise and sunset. It’s normal for your feline friend to wake you up during these periods.
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As mentioned above, cats are neither nocturnal nor daytime. They are twilight creatures, meaning they are awake and more active at dawn and dusk. Because? One of his ancestors, the African wild cat [1] can help us understand. He used these times of day to hunt small prey, such as rats and mice, instinct that prevails in felines.
The cat is the most active at this time of day. Okay, but how does he know what time it is? It’s simple: in the sun. It’s the most obvious sign that it’s time to wake up. During the summer, for example, the cat can get up earlier than in the winter because it gets up earlier.
However, you may wonder why you are doing this and what is happening to your cat. Several causes can lead to this situation and it is essential to find reasons to solve this problem. Then we’ll help you analyze your symptoms and situation.
Does your cat wake you up meowing? Does it all start with a shy sound that increases as you ignore it? There are several reasons for this behavior. Let’s look at the three most common causes:
If your cat eats long before bed, he’ll probably start ordering food sooner. Cats love the routine, as we already know. So, if you put your food, very early, from Monday to Friday, it makes sense to understand that on Saturday and Sunday, expect the same. Cats don’t understand when it’s the weekend.
It is unusual for a cat to wake up its owner in the morning because it experiences some discomfort. However, it is important to reject this option, to ensure the good health of your cat. You’ll know your cat is meowing because of an illness, if it’s never behaved like this before. If you suspect that the cat is sick or has not been checked for more than 6 or 12 months, go to the veterinarian for a general review.
If despite this your cat reaches an advanced age or is already an old cat, check the following health problems:
If you notice any of these signs, don’t hesitate! Consult your veterinarian so that the disease can be diagnosed correctly. Only then can treatment be started to free his four-legged friend from suffering.
Are you careful when you make your cat down? Many cats emolate for food or attention, others emolate when they want to be petted or brushed. For these situations, your cat can associate a positive reinforcement followed by meows. In other words, your cat has learned that after meowing, there will always be a reward. Whether it’s food, a new toy or a caress.
Se você estiver fora de casa durante o dia, o mais provável é que o seu gato durma enquanto você não está. Isso pode provocar que ele o busque com miados pedindo abraços e carícias quando você chega. Contudo, a manhã é um dos períodos mais ativos do dia do gato, por isso não é de estranhar que ele vocalize durante essas horas.
O gato está mais ativo ao amanhecer, nesse período o seu metabolismo está em máxima atividade. Por esse simples motivo, é normal ele tentar socializar no início da manhã, despertando o seu dono com muito ronronado.
Por que os gatos ronronam? Geralmente, eles só ronronam com os membros do seu núcleo familiar. É o seu modo particular de expressar prazerafeto. Essa é a prova de que o seu pequeno companheiro o ama e se sente muito seguro do seu lado. Que o seu gato ronrone é um sinal muito positivo e ainda, o ajuda a evitar a tensão.
Além disso, o seu gato pode perceber quando você está por despertar. Nós, humanos, temos até cinco estágios de sono, durante os quais se alteram as funções corporais. O seu amigo peludo saberá quando você está a ponto de acordar, através da sua respiração e o seu ritmo cardíaco, e esperará ansioso com muito ronronado e carinho.
Now you know why your cat has become an effective wake-up call in the morning! At Animal Expert, we’ll offer some helpful tips and tricks to help you try to correct this behavior:
Remember that closing your door, using aversives or rumblings, will not work well. Patience, affection and trying to understand feline psychology may be the best tools to solve this problem.
If after a week or two strictly applying these rules, you do not see any improvement, it may be interesting to consult an ethologist, i.e. a veterinarian specialized in animal behavior.
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