Hi All
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this and might be able to give me some advice!
I have two lively young cats, approx. 18 months. I adopted them separately, the second cat has only been with us about 8 months but she has settled in really well. Both cats love to chase and play together, give each other nose kisses and (very occasionally) snuggle.
Over the past month or so, they have started this weird habit where they play/fight on top of us in bed in the morning at about 5am. It seems to be predominantly caused by the second cat (who is generally a bit more dominant and also very food obsessed). She seems to get a bit aggressive, swiping at the first cat and seemingly pushing her off the bed. Its not super aggressive, but it seems a little bit more than just playing, like she is annoying the first cat who is happy to just sit there.
I don't think its a territorial thing, because they regularly both sleep next to each other on the bed throughout the night - without any issue. Its just like they suddenly get cranky before breakfast (which is usually at 6am). I am wondering if they are doing it to get our attention?
I have tried ignoring it and sometimes locking them out of the bedroom when it starts, but then I worry about my first cat and don't want to leave her if the second cat really is being aggressive.
Has anyone experienced this? Any ideas on what might be causing it, and how I can stop them? Thank you!
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this and might be able to give me some advice!
I have two lively young cats, approx. 18 months. I adopted them separately, the second cat has only been with us about 8 months but she has settled in really well. Both cats love to chase and play together, give each other nose kisses and (very occasionally) snuggle.
Over the past month or so, they have started this weird habit where they play/fight on top of us in bed in the morning at about 5am. It seems to be predominantly caused by the second cat (who is generally a bit more dominant and also very food obsessed). She seems to get a bit aggressive, swiping at the first cat and seemingly pushing her off the bed. Its not super aggressive, but it seems a little bit more than just playing, like she is annoying the first cat who is happy to just sit there.
I don't think its a territorial thing, because they regularly both sleep next to each other on the bed throughout the night - without any issue. Its just like they suddenly get cranky before breakfast (which is usually at 6am). I am wondering if they are doing it to get our attention?
I have tried ignoring it and sometimes locking them out of the bedroom when it starts, but then I worry about my first cat and don't want to leave her if the second cat really is being aggressive.
Has anyone experienced this? Any ideas on what might be causing it, and how I can stop them? Thank you!