Why Do Cats Act Crazy At Night? Experts Explain How To Stop It

Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Moment/Getty ImagesYour cat is a normal well-adjusted citizen during the day, napping in the sun and asking for pets in passing. Maybe they have some annoying quirks, like splashing their water everywhere before drinking it, but they seem pretty chill and mentally stable. But at night, they go absolutely feral. They're zooming, making demonic noises, and... are they literally bouncing off the walls in the other room right now? It's 3 a.m. for crying out loud. So, why do cats act crazy at night? We asked veterinarians what causes the behavior, and more importantly, if there