I need advice about my cat.
By dharma1
@dharma1 (35)
United States
April 16, 2008 5:00pm CST
I have a boy cat. He has this annoying thing he does every night. He howls and goes on and on Its so loud and disturbing to my sleep sometimes I have to put him in the bathroom. during the day when I am awake he just sleeps. I used to think this behavior was cause by him wanting more of my attention, but I recently took a break from work and am home all the time. It seems its getting worse. Does anyone no what could be causing this behavior?
7 responses
@zydecokitten (451)
• United States
17 Apr 08
It sounds like he is sexually mature and ready to rumble with the girls outside. I would have him neutered and keep him inside. Cats who are indoor/outdoor or outside cats are subject to heath problems, abuse from people, predators, and cars. They are much safer inside so that you can form a relationship with you. Once outside they really do not want to come in under your terms, only theirs.
@dharma1 (35)
• United States
17 Apr 08
Thank you Zydecokitten
I agree I would be pretty nervous to let him roam around out here. Just the traffic scares me. I bet your right he is my first cat. My mom and sister are allergic so I always had dogs. Thanks everyone that posted a reply If anyone has other helpful hints about whats in store for me with a boy cat I'd really appreciate it.
@zydecokitten (451)
• United States
17 Apr 08
The other poster is right, if you don't do it soon he may start spraying. That is a very bad thing. You can never be sure he won't spray but if you can netuer him early it is best. Good luck
@scribe1 (1203)
• United States
16 Apr 08
He probably needs some active playtime, as he's probably bored and lonely. I would try getting him so tired from playing that he goes to sleep when you do.
My Columbus cat used to cry and howl, but I was too tired to get out of bed to play with him, so I ignored him as I prayed for him to stop. But then I gave him some regular playtime and he's stopped all of that noise since then.
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@scribe1 (1203)
• United States
17 Apr 08
He always does, and starts getting lively just as I am about to hop in bed. So I take out the string toy and let him leap after it for a few minutes. He's nearly 12 years old and tires sooner rather than later. Then he'll jump back on the bed and basically sleep all night.
@dharma1 (35)
• United States
16 Apr 08
Ah I will try that today before going to bed. It seems as though he is on the opposite sleep schedule as me because no I am home during the day but he sleeps a lot of the time. He has a lot of toy's but is not into many of them he does like one however so I will put in sometime wearing him out today. =) Sounds like your cat had similar issues. Did your cat sleep during the day too?
@ShepherdSpy (8544)
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
16 Apr 08
Maybe he wants out...How Old is He? Has he been Neutered? My furball turned up on my doorstep as a stray kitten,and wasn't out of the house for several months after he'd been Neutered..the funny thing was,the first vet We took him to said "He" was Female! He was never a Yowler,though..He's a fairly quiet little cat,with a big purr..He'll vocalise to let me know He wants out,or fed,but nothing that'd keep Me awake nights..
@dharma1 (35)
• United States
16 Apr 08
Thank you ShepherdSpy
No my Yogi has not been Neutered. I don't let him outside yet because of that reason. However he slept through the night just fine at my old house. I am planning on getting him Neutered soon. I'm still unsure if I want him to be an indoor outdoor cat however because of the busy streets near by.
@ShepherdSpy (8544)
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
16 Apr 08
Have you moved home recently? This has been the furball's only home since a kitten,with the exception of the cattery I leave him with when I go on Holiday..and He doesn't like the Cattery-I swear there was Shock on his face as I walked away the first time I left him there!
@snowy22315 (169445)
• United States
20 Apr 08
My cat sometimes squawks at night also. I can usually attribute it to a cause like he wants a snack or doesn't think the litter pan is clean enough etc. t is annoying,but once I get up and pay him some attention he usually calms down. My cat is a neutered male about 8 years old.
@hazeldana19 (158)
• Philippines
17 Apr 08
i think that he wants ur full attention or he doesn't want to left alone in the dark...I think u should put him on your room and light him up. I think too that he's afraid in the dark so he really needs light....
