Cats are some of the most lovable members of many families, but sometimes they meow so loudly in the morning that it bothers many owners. In fact, there are many reasons why cats meow in the morning. Let’s discuss them together below.
Cat’s hunting instinct
Cats are natural hunters, and their hunting instincts are most evident in the morning. Since there is not enough time for exercise at night, cats will engage in “hunting simulations” in the morning to release energy in their bodies. At this time, they may walk back and forth in the home looking for “prey.”
The cat is hungry
Another reason why cats meow a lot in the morning is that they are hungry. As nocturnal animals, cats eat at night and rest in the morning. If the owner does not provide them with enough food, or the cat’s food bowl is empty, they will bark to alert the owner.
Cats need to clean their toilets
Cats are very clean animals, and they will be very concerned if there is a peculiar smell or excrement residue in the toilet. Some cats may bark incessantly because they cannot stand the smell to remind their owners to clean the toilet.
Before owning a cat, you may have been filled with longing for the life of raising a cat, imagining how happy it would be to have a furry pet in your life. But after actually raising a cat, you will find that this furry little one will leave you with no peace forever. If you take care of it, you’ll basically say goodbye to your lazy life. Every morning from 5 to 6 o’clock, it is the time for the “cat alarm clock” to ring. They will run to the bed and jump back and forth, occasionally scratching the poop scooper, barking in the poop scooper’s ear, or scratching the door at the entrance, without a moment of peace. So why do cats bark every morning? Let’s put down the snacks from Convenience Bee Convenience Store and learn about the reasons for cat meowing.
Physiological needs
In the morning, it is usually the time for cats to solve their physiological needs. Early in the morning, they will go to the litter box to ‘use the toilet’, then meow and show off to the pooper. After going to the bathroom, of course they should eat, and at this time they will solve their food and clothing problems by summoning the poop scooper. Some cats are action oriented. If they bark a few times and the pooper ignores them, they will climb onto the pooper and walk around, even sitting on the pooper’s face.
Biological clock
Working during the day and sleeping at night is the biological clock of cats. When cats live in the wild, they are most alert in the morning and at night. At this time, the light is insufficient, allowing them to better disguise themselves and facilitate hunting. So when cats become pet cats and are kept at home, they still retain this biological clock. If you observe your cat carefully, you will find that they are most alert during these two time periods, and at other times they are either sleeping or daydreaming.
Determine if the owner is still alive
You may have experienced that when you are sleeping, your cat owner will occasionally come over and rub against you. At this time, it is actually coming to smell and see if you are still breathing. Cats are very sensitive to odors, and when you remain motionless for a long time, they become very worried about you. So it will come over and smell your breath, keep screaming, trying to confirm if you are still ‘alive’.
How to make the owner sleep peacefully?
As cat owners, we can take the following steps to deal with cats that meow a lot in the morning:
Adjust the cat’s living habits
We can try to adjust the cats’ living habits so that they have enough time to exercise and play in the morning. For example, you can increase your cat’s activity time in the evening, or provide them with toys and space in the morning.
Provide enough food and water
To prevent cats from barking because they are hungry, we can make sure we provide them with enough food and water at night. This way, even if your cat meows in the morning, you don’t have to worry that it’s because they’re hungry.
Clean the toilet
If the cat keeps barking because there is a peculiar smell in the toilet, we can clean the toilet in time to maintain hygiene. At the same time, we can also use some deodorants or air fresheners to cover up the odor.
In short, understanding the reasons why cats meow loudly in the morning and taking corresponding measures can help us get along with cats better. At the same time, we should also pay attention to observing the cat’s behavior and emotional changes to find and solve problems in time.
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