My cat wakes me up at exactly 2:30 a.m. every single morning. He always wakes me up by snuggling into my neck and purring very loudly, he lays there for about half an hour then gets up, I am curious as to why he does this and why he does it at the same time very night? He also only does this to me and he also gives little love bites under my chin occassionally, he only does these things to me, can anyone explain please. I am curious as to what he maybe thinking..
2006-11-24 12:52:41 · 13 answers · asked by iluvpersians2 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...sounds like your kitty has found a schedule of his own. There are many possibilities as to why he may be waking you up at this particular time of night. Has anything in the distant or near past always occured around this time that was either frightening or pleasant? For example many cats who are fed at a scheduled time will learn when to expect their meals, the family members come home and leave for day, etc. It's more of a conditioned response which is being reinforced...and is why I'm making this assumption.
If you would like to change/adjust his schedule to yours consider playing with the kitty 10-15 minutes prior to bedtime to exhaust him so he'll sleep longer. If your cat isn't free fed (food available at all times) some people who feed their cats on schedule (once in the morning and once at night) have found that by feeding just before bedtime also note that this has a sedating effect because their tummy's are full.
2006-11-24 13:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Thought I was reading my own story! I have the same thing, but at 9:30 precisely every morning. The snuggling, purring in my face etc. The bites are on my nose though. It was cute when she was a baby, but now that she's 3, she bites hard sometimes! I have to sleep with the sheets over my face in the morning. Chalk it up to kitty behaviour. No sense trying to figure it out.
2006-11-24 18:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by ebonyruffles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 20:44:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well because he is a boy this is unusual. do you own a girl cat?? that might help. as of the time my cat does that as well. my kitty noel wakes up every morining at 4 it drives me crazy!!! scientists don't know why animals do this. im finially getting my 3 yr old cat crystal out of the habit, just pick up your cat and love it and put it back to sleep eventually this will wear off your cat might be going through a stage or is not sleeping to much during the day cats usually sleep any where between 9-16 hrs a day
2006-11-24 13:24:28 · answer #4 · answered by snowleopardlover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, cats are creatures of habit, so it might just be his habit to wake you up at that time. And, he may think of you as his favorite, which would explain why you're the only one he does it to.
Though, I might think about going to a sleep clinic if you can arrange it, just to get checked out. Cats are protective of the ones they love, so if he thinks something could be wrong, he'll try to wake you up. And, getting checked out to make sure you're sleeping well isn't a bad idea for anyone, anyway.
2006-11-26 18:30:16 · answer #5 · answered by Panth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your cat is punctual and likes order and consistancy. He does it at the same time because thats what works for him. He gets pleasure out of it so why would he bother with a different time if 2:30 works?
He is getting his snuggle time with you and showing his affection and marking you so everyone else (even if there isn't anyone) that you are his.
He is thinking "I love you"
2006-11-24 12:57:35 · answer #6 · answered by doggie_poopie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are in luck, just keep checking this board. There is an animal trainer, vet medicine, computer science degreed person who posts here. I'm sure you will get the answer soon, along with some very helpful links to websites. Very informative.
2006-11-24 12:57:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take note, cats usually have a schedule. They usually sleep at the same time every day, clean themselves at around the same time and so on. I have 4 cats and they all nap at the same time, they all clean themselves and each other at the same time and so forth. (That is providing some outside force doesn't interrupt the normal routine. My guess is that he wakes up at that time from his usual cat nap and wants some love.
As far as why just you.... Cats are not pack animals like dogs are. In a place with mutiple cats, they usually pair up with just one other cat. Likewise with people, they pick one and pair up with them. In our house Midnight and Stash are my cuddle bums. Trubles and princes are my husband's cuddle bums.
2006-11-24 13:28:58 · answer #8 · answered by tas211 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a pet behaiorist but maybe If you ever stayed up or got up that late he may be use to that. And the reason for the little love bits is because he loves you and maybe your the one that spends more time with her.
2006-11-24 14:56:59 · answer #9 · answered by duck 2005686 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its play time and you are the toy
He sounds like a youngster. My kids are always giving me love bites
He has an alarm clock that you should hear and dont
If it bother you then just push him off and one of these days he will just stop being your fur muff and curl up at the corner of your bed ready to attack your feet
Remember...cats are night owls...some of the best fun is at that time. party party
2006-11-24 13:16:44 · answer #10 · answered by spider 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋