Sleeping
What areas in my house are the best for my cats to sleep?
Cats sleep or rest about 60% of their day and even more as they age. They will do this almost anywhere, depending on their personalities. You might need to add pet stairs throughout your home to ease the pressure on your cat’s joints when trying to climb.
Does my cat need her own bed?
Cat beds are usually enclosed so that cats feel more secure and hidden. Your cat may like his own bed on the floor or prefer the height of a shelf, a cat condo or a chair. Other cats will sleep hidden underneath furniture.
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Sunny Seat Window Mounted Cat Bed, Midwest Homes for Pets, Curious Cat Cube, Armarkat cat bed, Pet Ottoman
- These are just some of the cat beds available.
Can my cat sleep in bed with me?
Of course! This is where most cats want to be. If you object to this, you will need to provide an alternative place from day one, or your cat may be difficult to keep off your head while you are trying to sleep! Senior cats may have difficulty getting onto your bed, so use cat stairs.
- Pet stairs
Why is my senior cat howling or crying at night?
Age-related hearing loss often makes a cat feel more insecure and can lead to howling. They might also lose some ability to see at night. However, cats can also develop underlying medical conditions with age, such as hyperthyroidism, which can lead to hearing loss. You should have medical conditions for this behavior ruled out before assuming that it is behavioral, but to help your cat feel better, leave lights on at night.
Can I close my cat out of my bedroom?
You can, but please make sure that water and litter boxes are available to your cat no matter whether you choose to lock him in or out of your room.
Does my cat need the house kept at a certain temperature, especially at night?
Senior cats can have a more difficult time staying warm, especially if they've lost muscle and body fat with age. If you can't set your thermostat a little higher, you should provide plenty of warm bedding for your cat, and consider leaving bed linens loose so your cat can easily get underneath them if he feels too cold.