Yuki And Mittens At Night...

[myrnafaye]

I know cats are - or like to be - nocturnal. But here is my issue. Yuki is 7 months, Mittens is 10. They can comfortably be in the same room - but at night, I have had to shut Yuki up in a separate bedroom because he becomes somewhat "aggressive" at night, say, around 9:30. I feed them both a snack about 8:30, and after that, it seems that Yuki really want to play - or something - but he goes on the attack. No one has gotten hurt, and although Mittens gets really annoyed and lets Yuki know the limits, I feel bad that I cannot let Yuki be out and about at night. Any thoughts?

 

[FeebysOwner]

He needs you to play with him before your bedtime to see if you can tire him out/help relax him. If you are worried about being attacked, play with toys that are on long sticks, or use a laser pointer, etc.

 

[rubysmama]

Yuki's still a kitten, so he's going to have loads of energy, and as you know, cats are nocturnal. As he gets older, he should settle down. Meanwhile, here's a few TCS articles that might have some tips for you.

Cats And Night Crazies!
Bored Cat? What Cat Owners Need To Know (including 10 Actionable Tips)
Playing With Your Cat: 10 Things You Need To Know