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My cat is driving me up the wall . Help please

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threexnanny Mon 26-Apr-21 10:25:31

I love my animals too, but I also need my sleep undisturbed as much as possible so they are kept out of the bedroom. If they make a noise outside the door then they have to stay downstairs.

FannyCornforth Mon 26-Apr-21 10:24:58

Yes, it does sound like cat dementia.
I think my Stanley (bless him) had it.
He definitely went deaf, which resulted in him having the loudest ever cat voice. He never shut up!
I'm not sure if there is anything that you can do really.

Calendargirl Mon 26-Apr-21 10:19:45

Cat dementia?

mumski Mon 26-Apr-21 10:18:48

We have 2 cats coming up to 16 years old who we love dearly.
One just gets on with her life. The other one is driving me potty.
Every morning she starts off, it can be anytime 5/6/7/8 am. Meowing constantly for about 5 mins, walking on me, dribbling etc. Stops briefly then starts again - and again. She has a really raucous meow and not a pleasant one unfortunately. I don't always sleep very well and have been trying when I don't have work to have a lie in. She just goes on and on and on. I end up shouting at her out of exasperation, but she takes no notice.
I end up getting up irritated and tired even before the day has begun. It's really not good.
I do wonder if it has become in-built behaviour that she thinks she needs feeding, but 9 times out of 10 when I get down stairs there is food in her dish plus always cat biscuits and water.
I remember the vet saying some time ago cats are basically autistic and I think he's right.
Has anyone any suggestions. I would be very glad of any help.