Why Does My Cat Only Cuddle At Night?

So you’re probably thinking why does your cat only cuddle at night?

Here are few reasons why your cat loves to snuggle with you only at night

• Warmth – You’re their human heater (You can add that to your resume)
• Safety – Cats need to feel safe and secure especially when they’ve gone to sleep and sleeping next to you makes them feel safe
• Your cat loves you – Cats may not show it much but when your cat snuggle with you it means they showing their appreciation

These 3 reasons are pretty much why your cat only cuddles when you’re sleeping

Ever notice your cat sleep on your pillow? Check out my article – Why does my cat sleep on my pillow 

But what if you want your cat to cuddle with you during the day?

How can you make that happen?

Let’s look at how you can make your kitty a cuddle bug

Before we carry on make sure to check out my article – How to raise a kitten to be cuddly 

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How To Get Your Cat To Cuddle With You During The Day

Cuddling with your cat at night is cute

The problem is your furbaby won’t cuddle with you during the day

I get it,

You’ve just come back from a hard days work and you want to cuddle with your cat

Or maybe you’re going through some tough times and cuddling with your cat makes it easier for you

After all, they do help us when we are stressed and calm us down

So let’s look at how you can get your cat to cuddle with you more during the day

Keep Up With The Basics

Before going on technical and different methods

Let’s look at just the basics for your cat

Give your cat the highest quality of food with good nutrients

Make sure your cat has plenty of fresh water (although they may not drink it, it’s a good idea to have it available for them)

Is the litter box cleaned regularly? Make sure it is and if you’re a lazy person like me or you may not just have the time then I’d recommend investing in a automatic self cleaning litter box

(Check out my review of Litter Robot 3)

Do you give your cat the occasional treats

I know these are basics but sometimes it’s just looking at the basics that can help make your cat more cuddly

Consider The Age Of Your Cat

Some cats may not be cuddly during their early years

But as they get older they become more affectionate

My cat for example, first he was not cuddly at all

Never used to sit on my lap or sleep beside me

Now he is getting older, he looks for every opportunity to sleep on my lap!

I know you want your cat to become cuddly straight away but some cats are different

That doesn’t mean you can’t make them cuddly

Spend Time With Your Cat

Spending time with your cat can really help increase the bond between the two of you

You should set out some time during the day to spend time with your furbaby – just the two of you, no distraction

Just sit with your cat

Talk to your cat too!- they understand more than we think

It actually helps too (I’m not afraid to say I would talk to my cat)

Here’s an article I wrote on How to talk to your cat 

When you see your cat just sitting there, go sit next her and pet her

Don’t go overboard because cats like to be petted for a certain amount of time!

You could even try to get your cat to sit on your lap and see how she responds

Play With Your Cat

Cats are natural predators

They have a lot of energy that needs to be released

Set out some time to play with your cat

If you want a good night sleep then right before you go bed

Maybe an hour or so

This will help release their energy and make them feel tired

Or you could even play with your cat during the day

This playing time will surely be appreciated by your furbaby

When she gets tired, try putting her on your lap and see if she stays

Don’t force it though – if she doesn’t like it try again on another day

Slow and patience are key

Check out my article on fun things to do with your cat 

Consider new cat toys…

Give Your Cat Treats

Cats lurrrves treats!

Well my Tigger does and you know what he does

He will go to where I keep the treats and then he’ll look at me and squint his eyes at me 

And then he’ll meow and purr at the same time

Boy, that gets to me – it’s hard to say no to that!

Or he’ll rub against the side of the cupboard

Meowing and purring at the same time

He’s such a clever kitty for sure!

But yes, give your cat treats – they love it and it makes them happy right

What you could do is, put your cat in your lap and then give your cat a treat

That way you’re showing your cat every time she sits on your lap it’s good

Consider New Cat Treats To Surprise Them

Time And Patience

It will take time

Don’t expect your cat to just cuddle with you during the day overnight

It can take time

So you do need to have patience

But trust me, it will pay off when your cat starts to cuddle with you during the day

Especially if you’re going through a tough time – your cat will help relieve that stress

Just try not to force your cat as this will just give out negative vibes and will resist cuddling with you

Why Your Cat Only Cuddles At Night And Never Cuddles In The Daytime

Cats love to cuddle at night because of different reasons

It could be the warmth your body gives out that keeps your cat warm (even though they have fur!)

It’s a mean of safety for your cat to close their eyes and relax knowing you’re beside them

After all they are predators and they always need to be on their guard so take it as a compliment knowing they trust you so much that they can sleep with you – it’s when they are most vulnerable

Your cat just loves you! That puts a smile to your face right?

It’s their way of showing affection towards you

(Who says cats don’t show affection!) 

Related article – How to make your kitten love you 

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