Techniques to Change Cats' Night Roaming Habits

Persian Cat
1. Impact on Indoor Hygiene
prefer to be active at night and rest during the day, but nowadays most kept are . If allowed to roam freely at night, during hunting, mating, and fighting, they may get injured or dirty. nocturnal habits are unfavorable to their health and affect indoor hygiene. Such cats often have strong wild instincts and are hard to manage. If they bring back infectious diseases, the owner's health may also be at risk. Therefore, pet cats should not be allowed to roam at night.
2. Correct Night Roaming Starting from
Correcting cats' night roaming must start when they are kittens. At the beginning of training, use a to the cat, releasing it during the day for indoor activities but never letting it outside. At night, put it back in the cage. Over time, this builds a habit so that even after removing the cage, the cat will not roam at night.
3. Slight Medication to Induce Sleep
If it is really difficult, medication to induce sleep can be given at night, with a small amount of stimulant during the day. It does not take long for the night roaming habit to be corrected. Also, avoid long periods of outdoor freedom because it can cause a relapse of bad behavior.
4. Let Kittens Develop Attachment to Home
A closed porch or a section with a window facing outside is a good safe place for cats to interact with nature. If your yard has a fence, another good method is to install a net on the fence to keep the cat within your yard. During the day, you can train your cat to walk with a leash, but be sure to use the lightest retractable leash connected to a chest harness instead of a collar. Let your cat get used to wearing a chest harness indoors before taking it outside to explore.