Why does Walnut Creek cat yowl mornings and nights?

DEAR JOAN: I’ve a 9-year-old indoor male cat, named Jasper. We even have one other indoor cat and a canine.

Jasper yowls at evening and within the early morning. He doesn’t seem like in ache and has dry meals and water out on a regular basis. He has entry to a “catio” — not at evening, but when it’s not too chilly, we go away the window open, and he can have out of doors time in a protected cage.

He’s not too concerned about toys. He does like lots of consideration, which we attempt to give him. I purchased some new toys to provide him extra stimulation, however he doesn’t actually care. Do you may have any recommendation for me to attempt to get him to not yowl within the very early morning hours?

— Lisa Shedd, Walnut Creek

DEAR LISA: Ah sure, the music of the evening, well-known to many cat companions reminiscent of your self.

There are just a few causes Jasper is yowling. For those who haven’t already, take him in for a verify up to verify there isn’t a medical purpose for the howls. If he will get a great report, time to think about different components.

If that is one thing he has constantly performed for a lot of his life, it might simply be a behavior. For those who rise up to verify on him or provide him treats, then he is aware of he’s obtained you effectively educated.

Cats additionally yowl when hungry or bored, if the situation of the litter field isn’t as much as their exacting requirements, or an out of doors cat is trespassing on claimed territory.

I believe, nevertheless, that the reply to the thriller is revealed in your letter. Jasper likes lots of consideration. If he’s closed out of your bed room, or if he’s separated from the opposite pets, he is perhaps lonely and lacking his people.

Attempt giving him further consideration proper earlier than bedtime. Have interaction in some play, give him further cuddles, and provides him a deal with. Then attempt to ignore his attention-seeking cries.

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Initially Revealed: March 17, 2025 at 6:45 AM PDT