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The cat meows at night

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Isabella Davis
Cats that meow at night may be because they slept too long during the day and are energetic at night, so they meow to attract the owner's attention. Secondly, if it is an adult cat that has not been neutered, meowing at night may be due to estrus, which is normal. In addition, cats will keep meowing if they feel cold, hungry, or scared at night. At this time, you only need to meet the cat's needs. Finally, if your cat's meowing is very painful, it is most likely caused by physical discomfort, and it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately.

1. Excess energy

Cats spend more than 70% of their lives sleeping, so if a cat starts meowing at night, it may be because he slept too long during the day. At night, when it is full of energy and has no one to play with, it barks to attract the owner's attention. If you want to improve this situation, it is recommended that the owner spend more time playing with the cat during the day to consume its energy, or buy more toys and let it play alone at night.

2. In estrus

Usually, cats will howl at night during the estrus period to attract the opposite sex for mating. At the same time, cats will also urinate randomly, act coquettishly, and pout. Buttocks and other symptoms. If the cat has reached adulthood at this time and the owner has the idea of ​​​​breeding the cat, then it is recommended to breed the cat. If the owner has no idea of ​​breeding the cat, it is recommended that the cat go to a pet hospital for sterilization surgery when the cat is about 6 months old.

3. Have physiological needs

If the owner does not raise and manage it properly, the cat will bark when it feels hungry, thirsty, or cold at night, hoping to attract the owner's attention through the cry. . If this is the case, it is recommended that the owner immediately add cat food, drinking water and take timely measures to keep warm. When the cat's needs are met, it will naturally stop barking.

4. Scared

If it is a kitten that has just arrived home, it may be because it is not familiar with the new environment, or the mother cat has just left and feels insecure, so it may be relieved by meowing all the time. Feeling nervous and scared. At this time, it is recommended that the owner buy some toys for the cat as a companion, or place it closer to the owner.

5. Physical discomfort

If the cat’s meowing is very painful, it should be considered that the cat is barking randomly due to physical discomfort. Such as abdominal pain, falls, bruises, arthritis and other diseases. In addition to barking,Cats are generally accompanied by other abnormal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, lameness, and reluctance to walk. If you find that your cat has such abnormal symptoms, it is recommended to take it to a pet hospital for further examination and treatment in time.