My cat was a social eater and needed to be petted before eating. So I kept a bowl of dry food by my bed. And half asleep would pet him until he ate.

Cats are nocturnal, hence "bring in the dog and put out the cat" is depicted in old cartoons, songs, etc.

It’s a full moon too. Makes all the cats crazed.

OP here. My cat's behavior is not a new behavior. His vet visits, vaccinations, blood work is all up to date. Quite healthy cat but very determined to get his needs fulfilled. I would say he was much better when he was a kitten. Someone said it right above - he has trained me instead of me training him.
I am trying to follow the advice on this thread.

You all know that cats are most active at dusk and dawn? They are not nocturnal, they are not awake during the day.

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Anonymous wrote:Our cats aren't allowed in our bedroom at night. Period. We pay plenty of attention to them during the day, especially now that we work at home most of the time. Cats are by nature crepuscular to nocturnal. It's got nothing to do with age, health issues, etc.

Ask any vet - in an older cat, new high activity can be a sign of hyperthyroidism. I'm sorry, but you're wrong here.

The OP didn't say anything about this being a new activity level for *her* cat. Her cat has her well-trained to do what he wants. She should show him the door at night and put an end to it. I am assuming as a responsible pet owner the cat is being seen annually anyway, but no need based on the info given in the OP to assume *this cat* has medical issues as opposed to lifestyle preferences that are incompatible with OP's need for sleep.

Anonymous wrote:Our cats aren't allowed in our bedroom at night. Period. We pay plenty of attention to them during the day, especially now that we work at home most of the time. Cats are by nature crepuscular to nocturnal. It's got nothing to do with age, health issues, etc.

Ask any vet - in an older cat, new high activity can be a sign of hyperthyroidism. I'm sorry, but you're wrong here.