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Cat Forum / General Topics / February 2005Cat Screaming Every Night...
So, I have this grey tabby, he is cool, I like him. Problem is that every night, between 11pm and 4am, he goes nuts... At random intervals he just starts howling at the walls. It does not take place at any particular spot, nor does it happen at the same time each night. He usually yowls about four to five times and then stops.... There is no readily obvious pattern to it. He is very loud and has woken us up numerous times (he usually times it so that it happens just as your about to fall asleep). He is 9 years old, and neutered, and he started doing this about 8 months ago. What are my options to make him stop? Jonathan Take him to the vet and have him tested for thyroid issues. Also have his blood pressure checked. Unexplained howling is a common symptom of hyperthyroid and high blood pressure. Any time a cat exhibits an odd or sudden change in behavior it is prudent to investigate to see if there's a medical cause (which is the case the majority of the time.) Megan  Signature"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray > So, I have this grey tabby, he is cool, I like him. > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > What are my options to make him stop? Well, you could get up and play with him. But hey! that's not realistic. He might be lonely, could get another cat. How about a 6 year old female ? ;-) How long have you had him? My 3? year old did this when I first got her, I finally just got up and grabbed her and put her on the bed and went back to sleep and that worked. I think whoever had her before did not allow her in the bedroom. A trip to the vet for a checkup might be a good idea also. Stone My memory's not as sharp as it used to be. Also, my memory's not as sharp as it used to be >> So, I have this grey tabby, he is cool, I like him. >> [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > allow her in the bedroom. A trip to the vet for a checkup might be a good > idea also. I have two other cats... (two other cats I wish would attack him when he starts screaming...) I have had him since he was teeny... I have grabbed him, stuffed him under the blankets with me and pinned him down... Well, it is vet time for all of them... Jonathan > So, I have this grey tabby, he is cool, I like him. > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > What are my options to make him stop? Having gone through something similar with my now previous cat, I can only suggest that you take him to the vet for a full work up and diagnosis. What you describe could be a thyroid problem and this, left untreated will definitely cause a lot of grief. Judy > Having gone through something similar with my now previous cat, I can only > suggest that you take him to the vet for a full work up and diagnosis. What > you describe could be a thyroid problem and this, left untreated will > definitely cause a lot of grief. An excellent suggestion. It is always best to rule out illness or discomfort. i had a dog who did that once, turned out to be a brain tumor. had to put him down... Signature+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- WWW.MAD-BIKER.COM +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- > So, I have this grey tabby, he is cool, I like him. > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Jonathan > So, I have this grey tabby, he is cool, I like him. > [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Jonathan Check him to see if he is going deaf. My siamese male started yowling and screaming at odd times a few years ago. Slowly we realized he's deaf. So the screaming may be because he can't hear himself. LT >> So, I have this grey tabby, he is cool, I like him. >> [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > we realized he's deaf. So the screaming may be because he > can't hear himself. He can definitely hear... I rattle the Pounce can and he bolts over... Jonathan I just learned that male cats will call to female cats nearby if they are in heat. My tomcat will make these deep crying/groaning noises when the female cats in the neighborhood are in heat. He is also very persistant when wanting to go outside and stays gone for longer periods of time. >I just learned that male cats will call to female cats nearby if they are > in heat. My tomcat will make these deep crying/groaning noises when the > female cats in the neighborhood are in heat. He is also very persistant > when wanting to go outside and stays gone for longer periods of time. The problem with this theory (with respect to my gray tabby), is that his balls were cut off 8 years ago. Jonathan He may be letting out a "mating call" if there are female cats near. He may be letting out a "mating call" if there are female cats in heat nearby. does he have a friend outside that comes to visit him.if not then maybe you have a cat ghost. |
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