How to Correct Cats Not to Roam at Night
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Many cats become energetic and active at night, preferring to rest during the day and come out at night. Nowadays, since cats are raised as pets, allowing them to roam freely at night may cause injuries or messy fur. If they bring back contagious diseases, not only the cat suffers, but the owner is also affected. Therefore, household cats must not be allowed to roam at night.
Correcting a cat's night roaming habit must start when they are kittens. Begin training by keeping the cat in a cage: release it during the day to move around indoors, but never outdoors, and catch it back into the cage at night. After a while, this will form a habit, and even if the cage is removed, the cat will not go out at night. If it is very difficult, sedative drugs can be given at night and mild stimulants during the day. It won't take long before the night roaming habit is corrected. Also, avoid letting the cat stay outdoors for long periods or freely come and go, as this can cause the bad habit to relapse. (Source:PetsZone)