Are Cats Active At Night. Cats are crepuscular which means that they are most active at dawn and dusk. Its often said that cats are nocturnal but thats not quite accurate.
Cat playing with owners feet by Shutterstock. Why is your cat so active at night. Even though cats are hardwired to be active during the night it is possible to increase the amount of time they sleep and decrease their nocturnal activity.
This wild behavior is sometimes referred to as the midnight crazies when it happens at night.
The cats day then begins when the owner arrives home to provide the cat with feeding play and social interaction. Meyer told Newsweek some cats may be active at night especially when they are kittens. She said health exceptions can also prevent cats from behaving in. Manage your cats environment during the night.
