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My cat cries after naps, why does she always need me around?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 lbs

When my cat wakes up from her naps she cries looking for me, wondering why?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 9th, 2016

She loves you. Cats are, contrary to common opinion, not solitary animals. Cats love their owners, some more , some less and some get so attached that they do not want to be separated from their "mommy". I have one like that too. She always has to be around me and when I am not in sight or away she meows and looks for me (with a sock in her mouth....)

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