Does your cat run at night? Are you worried that he won't sleep? If so, you shouldn't worry. Cats are nocturnal animals that spend up to 75% of the day sleeping, which means about twelve hours ironing the ear while humans work. We must not forget that they were designed to be predators, and that they hunt (or hunted) as soon as the sun goes down.
But fortunately you can change that. How? Keep reading and you will find out.
We can't change your genes, but we can we can change the routine of our furry. We can make him be active during the day, and sleep at night. Before explaining how we will do it, it is important to say that each cat has its own rhythm, and that some may cost more than others. But with perseverance and patience we will make our friend more daytime.
Having said that, every day we will play more with him. We do not have to overwhelm or tire you excessively. As soon as we see any signs of stress, boredom or fatigue we will leave it. It is much better to have 3 short play sessions (about 5 to 10 minutes) during the day, and be fun, than just one long session.
Well, our colleague Grumpty may not like the idea of playing games during the day very much, and it is very likely that your cat thinks the same. That is why we have to ensure that the moment of playing is pleasant, entertaining. There must be cat treats, caresses, ... we have to encourage it. Of course and as we said before, without harassing you. It is not a question of not letting him sleep at all during the day, but rather that the cat is tired at night.
Naps are very beneficial for both our furry's physical and mental health, but after each nap… let's play! You will see how little by little he becomes more active during the day.