Why is my 1-year-old cat suddenly acting like a mischievous kitten?

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My 1 year old cat has suddenly started behaving like a little kitten again, mischievous and excitable, into everything, climbing the curtains, racing around, clicking the carpet, chewing things and generally being giddy, she doesn't seem to be doing it in a bad or nasty way just seems to have gone back 3 month. Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Female | spayed | 11 months and 29 days old

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. While I do not know if there is anything wrong with your cat, it is refreshing to get a request about a healthy one. Georgie is still a very young cat, & perhaps she is sensing something in her environment that just turns her on. Plenty of plants are blooming, so she may be getting a whiff of something like catmint ( similar to catnip ) or she is aware of other cats in the vicinity. It is hard to tell. But there are no diseases or conditions that would be worrisome in a cat this young. Perhaps you can tap into some of this energy with additional play/bonding activities such as chasing laser lights & feather toys. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my 1-year-old cat suddenly acting like a mischievous kitten?

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