Some people say that cats are particularly clingy in the morning, but why?
1.Circadian clock and activity peaks:
Cats, as nocturnal animals, are usually most active at dawn. This is because their biological clock adjusts the peak of activity so that it peaks at dawn and dusk.
After a night's rest, the cats are full of energy and eager to start the day. They may release this energy by running around the room, playing, or looking for the owner's attention.
2.Hunger and foraging:
After a night, the cat may feel hungry. They are food-driven animals, so when they feel hungry, they look for food**.
This behavior can be misinterpreted as a cat wanting to be affectionate, but in reality they are just looking for food. If you notice that your cat is particularly clingy in the morning, it may be because it is hungry.
3.Social Needs:
Cats are social creatures, and they love to interact with their owners. Morning may be the best time for them to seek social interaction, as this is when the owner has just woken up and can give them full attention.
Cats may seek interaction by rubbing their owner's legs, purring, or lying down next to their owner. These behaviors help to strengthen the bond between them and their owners.
4.Seek safety and comfort:
Cats may feel lonely or insecure at night, especially if they are not accompanied by their owners. In the morning, they may seek the company of their owners for comfort and warmth.
Cats may choose to express their need for safety and comfort by lying on their owner's bed, snuggling up in their owner's arms, or rolling around their owner.
5.Patterns of daily behavior:
If the owner has a habit of interacting with the cat as soon as they wake up in the morning, such as feeding, petting, or playing, then the cat may look forward to this interaction. They may actively seek their owner's attention in the morning for the expected interaction and satisfaction.
This pattern of daily behavior may be formed because cats have become accustomed to interacting with their owners in the morning and see them as an integral part of their day.
6.Response to environmental change:
If a cat's sleeping area is uncomfortable or if there are other distractions in the environment that interfere with their rest, they may seek help from their owners in the morning. They may express their displeasure by loitering around the room, making noises, or lying down next to their owner, among other things.
This behavior may be an attempt by the cat to tell the owner that they need a better resting environment or more attention.
Understanding these reasons can help owners better meet their cat's needs and build a closer bond with them. At the same time, it also reminds us that as pet owners, we need to pay more attention to and care for our pets to ensure that they feel happy and fulfilled when they are around us.