What Cats Do at 3 Am

Why do cats freak out at 3 am?

This is because cats are crepuscular, which means they hunt and are active in the evening or early morning. This cat behavior at night is sometimes called the night crazies and may cause lack of sleep for cat owners.

Why do cats run around at 3 am?

“One reason is that cats are naturally crepuscular, meaning active at dawn and dusk, which is when their natural prey [rodents] are active. Cats are not really nocturnal [a common misperception]. So their internal rhythm just tells them, ‘It’s time to get active and start hunting. ‘”