Hormonal changes

They occur at different points in the life of pussies:

• During mating, they can use a cry to signal their partner about their passionate desires.
• Cats that have not been spayed may scream during heat. In this way they show their difficult moral state on the eve of the birth of offspring.
• The same situation can be observed with non-neutered cats.

In the case of changes in the pet's hormonal levels, the owners can only survive this difficult period in his life, calming emotional outbursts.

Reasons why a cat screams at night

To solve the problem of a cat yelling at night, you first need to understand the reason for its behavior. There are some pets that can vocalize around the clock, not only at night, but also in the morning. The most common reasons for such cat behavior are:

Hormonal surges

Cats that have not undergone sterilization regularly perform nightly concerts. Moreover, cats scream from such a strong desire to have offspring, which causes them physical and mental torment. A non-castrated cat experiences the same thing; when it screams, it tells its partner that it is full of strength and desire. It is impossible to combat this phenomenon in an animal that has not undergone sterilization. All that remains is to help the pet find its other half and wait out this difficult period.

Pet disease

• If an older cat, who seems to have survived the sterilization process, screams at night, then most likely she is tormented by some kind of disease. Often, when an old animal screams, it has diseases such as Alzheimer's or some kind of nervous disorder. This is an irreversible process, which can only be alleviated with the help of a veterinarian who has prescribed medications that can alleviate the pet’s condition at least temporarily.
• A similar reaction can be caused by acute abdominal pain, which can be determined by palpation. A healthy animal should have a soft belly that does not cause anxiety.
• If a previously calm cat screams restlessly, then it is quite possible that helminths are bothering him.
• When a neutered, middle-aged cat yells, this may be a sign of urolithiasis. The pain intensifies especially after visiting the toilet, therefore, at this time the animal will behave more restlessly.
• There are cases that after sterilization a cat screams and wants a cat. This is possible if part of the ovary was left behind during sterilization. Veterinarian consultation is required.

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To attract attention

When a kitten screams at night, for no apparent reason, then perhaps he just wants to attract attention or beg for the desired treat. This tricky maneuver can be understood by treating the cat with a treat. When the reason lies in this, then the cunning person, after achieving his goal, will calm down. However, you cannot follow his lead, otherwise he will constantly terrorize the owner. Kitty, who is constantly alone, attracts attention to herself in this way; she also wants to communicate, play, and receive the necessary dose of affection.

Sense of anxiety

Cats are able to anticipate any unpleasant event or element; there have been cases when they predicted an earthquake in a similar way.

Battle for territory

Sometimes it is not enough for cats to place marks to claim their rights to the territory; they scream to declare their rights to a certain area. This is done to warn other cats so that they do not even think about entering into competition with him. Most often, a cat has to do this when moving to a new place of residence.

If a kitten screams, then this is a manifestation of longing for its mother cat. A kitten that has just appeared in the house behaves restlessly at first. You need to calm the baby down, talk to him kindly, then he will get used to it and everything will return to normal.

Possible diseases

Depending on age, possible diseases can vary greatly.

If your pet is already old and constantly yells, then he may have nervous system disorders or even Alzheimer's disease. This may occur due to age-related changes in the body, which have an irreversible effect. In this situation, a number of medications with a calming effect can help, which must be prescribed by a veterinarian. A good doctor will prescribe the correct course of treatment and write down personal recommendations

A young cat may scream heart-rendingly when injured and painful (most often acute pain in the abdominal area). It is quite easy for the owner to determine this at home: by palpating the belly, you can feel its condition - if the abdominal part is hard, swollen and the cat is trying in every possible way to avoid contact by scratching, then you need to take urgent measures and take your pet to the veterinarian. (normally the stomach should be soft and the animal should react calmly).

The main parasites that cause screaming in cats at any age are helminth infections. These worms are very common in fauna and operate mainly in the intestines of animals, which causes pain or can even lead to intestinal obstruction. The fault of the owners in such a situation will be the lack of regular prevention of worms in their pets. Usually it needs to be carried out from the first weeks of a cat’s life.

Urolithiasis is also a serious cause of pain, this is especially noticeable every time a cat visits the toilet, accompanied by plaintive cries. In this case, contact a specialist immediately.

What should you do if your cat yells and meows at night for no reason?

Most owners are faced with the fact that the cat does not sleep at night and wanders around the apartment, meowing pitifully. The owners see no compelling reason for such a nightly “concert.” But cats wander around the house at night, meowing pitifully and yelling for a reason.

There are a number of specific reasons for such behavior that is incomprehensible to the owners of the pet. Before simply screaming and scolding your furry pet, it is advisable to understand the reasons for its heart-rending scream and take appropriate measures to eliminate them.

Some pets scream all day long, and not just at night. However, castration rarely helps and the pet continues to scream at night.

Any cat, regardless of gender and breed, has its own needs and desires, which it tries to convey to its owner by meowing and sometimes screaming. Therefore, these animals extremely rarely scream for no apparent reason.

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The first and most common cause of cat crying is hormonal surges. Unneutered (spelled together) cats scream at night from the physical and mental stress they experience due to these disruptions, and unsterilized cats can behave this way during estrus.

Cats suffering from a lack of carnal love are popularly called “March cats,” but pets can scream at night not only in the spring season. The reason for the screaming in this case can be solved by providing the uncastrated cat with a female, and only then will he stop waking up his owners at night. A young pet can be neutered. The castration procedure is carried out by a veterinarian in a hospital under anesthesia. This operation is harmless to the cat’s body and is effective in combating the pet’s nightly “concerts”.

The following reasons are not related to the physical, but only to the psychological state of the pet. Among them, the following should be highlighted.

1. 1. Longing. It is most often experienced by kittens that have recently been weaned from their mother. They behave restlessly, wander around the house in search of their mother and meow pitifully. The owners need to cuddle the babies, give them more attention, calm them down, and then they will stop being nervous.
2. 2. Extortion. The night cry of a cat for no apparent reason indicates simple extortion on his part. Most often, cats try to beg their favorite treat from their owners. If you treat him with delicious food and monitor his further reaction, you can easily figure out this tricky trick. Having received what he wanted, the cat will instantly calm down and stop screaming. But in the future, you shouldn’t give the cat a treat every time it screams, otherwise the owners won’t have a restful sleep.
3. 3. Attracting attention. Cats that are alone all day try to attract the attention of their owners at night. The cat jumps onto the bed of a small child or at the head of the owner, starting to scream near the ear. He just wants to chat or play with him, since during the day he does not have such an opportunity. On weekends, it is advisable to pay more attention to your pet and then the problem will solve itself.
4. 4. Feeling of anxiety. Being in a state of tension, cats often scream not only at night, but also in the morning. Most often, they sense something wrong and try to warn the owner. There are cases where cats, with their restless behavior, predicted earthquakes and other natural disasters.

The most serious cause of a cat crying at night may be a certain disease. Among the main ailments that provoke a pet to scream at night, it is worth highlighting the following:

1. 1. Nervous disorder. If an old cat wanders around the apartment and does not find a place for itself, then it has obvious health problems. Older pets, even those who have been neutered, suffer from Alzheimer's disease or nervous disorders. It will not be possible to cope with these irreversible disorders at home, and the pet must be taken to the veterinarian. The hospital will prescribe medications that will help alleviate the condition of the elderly pet.
2. 2. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. After eating, the cat may constantly walk around the house and scream heart-rendingly. This behavior may be due to acute abdominal pain. You can determine it at home by palpation. In healthy pets, the abdomen is soft, and palpation does not cause discomfort in the cat.
3. 3. Worms. Another reason for an animal meowing at night can be helminths. The cat experiences painful sensations due to the worms that have settled in its body, and cannot find a place for itself.
4. 4. Urolithiasis. Castrated adults begin to scream loudly when they have urolithiasis. It is not difficult to determine whether your pet has this disease on your own. A cat with urolithiasis behaves restlessly not only at night, but also when going to the toilet, or cannot pee at all for several days.
5. 5. Complications after sterilization. Sometimes young cats, after sterilization, do not allow their owners to sleep and scream at night, demanding a male. This behavior is not typical for sterilized females and therefore it is advisable to show the cat to a highly qualified veterinarian.

If you suspect any disease in your pet, you must immediately show it to a veterinarian. Fighting the disease at home without first consulting a veterinarian can only worsen the cat’s condition.

When discussing this problem, most owners agree that there are very few methods to combat this cat behavior. It can sometimes be difficult to calm him down at home, but several effective methods still exist:

1. 1. Give the cat a sedative. Veterinary and regular pharmacies sell herbal preparations to regulate sexual heat. A few drops along with food can be given to your pet at night. Of course, the pet will not forget about the suffering of love, but the medicine will put it to sleep for a while and it will not scream at night.
2. 2. Spray the cat with water from a spray bottle. Many owners recommend slightly wetting the cat's tail and then he will have a new activity. The pet will begin to carefully lick itself and will temporarily forget about the night “concert”. But it is not a fact that after washing, the cat will not start screaming again.
3. 3. Distract your pet with games. An excited night hunter will enjoy releasing pent-up energy during play. New toys can be hung at a height and the cat will entertain itself. Having had enough fun, he will go to bed and will no longer bother his owners with his screaming.
4. 4. Reduce portions. It is not recommended to give your pet a lot of food during the day, but at night it is advisable to give a larger portion.

You cannot lock your pet in the bathroom. This will not only not help solve the problem, but will also lead to even more screaming from the cat. The pet will begin to scratch itself and scream heart-rendingly under the door until it is released from captivity.

It is worth making a reservation that it is impossible to scold, let alone beat, a family pet. Representatives of cats are very vindictive and can remember their grievances to the owner.

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You can stop screaming at night at home only in cases where such behavior is not associated with illness. In case of the latter, you should definitely consult a veterinarian.

1. 1. Nervous disorder. If an old cat wanders around the apartment and does not find a place for itself, then it has obvious health problems. Older pets, even those who have been neutered, suffer from Alzheimer's disease or nervous disorders. It will not be possible to cope with these irreversible disorders at home, and the pet must be taken to the veterinarian. The hospital will prescribe medications that will help alleviate the condition of the elderly pet.
2. 2. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. After eating, the cat may constantly walk around the house and scream heart-rendingly. This behavior may be due to acute abdominal pain. You can determine it at home by palpation. In healthy pets, the abdomen is soft, and palpation does not cause discomfort in the cat.
3. 3. Worms. Another reason for an animal meowing at night can be helminths. The cat experiences painful sensations due to the worms that have settled in its body, and cannot find a place for itself.
4. 4. Urolithiasis. Castrated adults begin to scream loudly when they have urolithiasis. It is not difficult to determine whether your pet has this disease on your own. A cat with urolithiasis behaves restlessly not only at night, but also when going to the toilet, or cannot pee at all for several days.
5. 5. Complications after sterilization. Sometimes young cats, after sterilization, do not allow their owners to sleep and scream at night, demanding a male. This behavior is not typical for sterilized females and therefore it is advisable to show the cat to a highly qualified veterinarian.

Unreasonable shouting to attract attention

Particularly cunning adult individuals understand that they can attract their owners only by making loud sounds, so they can do this for absolutely no apparent reason. However, even this has its own problem, which is a lack of attention, affection (especially if the pet is often alone at home) or a lack of any nutrients.

Try to treat the pussy with your favorite treat, perhaps review its diet, caress it more often, but do not succumb to such tricks very often, because the animal will quickly understand what is what and will continue to show such unpleasant signals to attract attention to itself.

How to deal with a cat screaming at night

If a previously calm cat begins to scream at night, then there is only one competent way out - a trip to the veterinary clinic. A professional approach from a veterinarian will help you get out of the situation competently and understand the reason why the cat is yelling and survive the period of cat yelling.

• If a non-neutered cat screams day and night and wants a girlfriend, then it would be better to let him go for a walk. Of course, for animals that have not been sterilized, there are hormonal drugs that help relieve the desire to procreate. But their use is justified only in the rarest cases, since they cause irreparable damage to the health of the pet. After the cat has calmed down and satisfied its needs, you can think about castration.
• There are times when a neutered cat continues to scream at night. When an animal has been castrated recently, this means that the hormones have not yet completed their effect. You will have to be patient a little, in the future everything will pass and the pet will calm down.
• When a sterilized cat screams, you need to understand that the hunter’s instinct is still strong and it is better to try to satisfy it with play. Active games and imitation of hunting will help keep the kitten busy during the day, so at night he will need rest.
• If the kitten played well during the day and subsequently ate meat, then another instinct will work for him - a sound sleep. It’s good if the kitten eats heavy food at night, the digestion of which will require more energy. But a castrated cat should not eat meat at night, as he is prone to obesity.
• As soon as the kitten appears in the house, you need to teach it to sleep in its place from the very first day, so that later there will be no problems with the night cry of the animal demanding to be let into the owner’s bedroom.
• In especially severe cases, when an animal that has survived the sterilization procedure continues to torment its owner with its screaming, you can give it the drug Kot Bayun or Feliway. These are products made from plant materials and will not harm your pet. But before giving them, you need to be sure that the cat is not suffering from any disease, so a visit to the veterinarian is mandatory.

By giving your animal anthelmintic drugs, you can forget about the problem of nighttime crying. It is possible that the kitten, due to the presence of parasites, constantly felt hungry.

Why does a cat constantly meow for no reason: a demand for attention

In the absence of visible difficulties or hunger, it is possible that the pet is simply attracting attention. Four-legged friends, no less than people, need communication with those with whom they share shelter. In these cases, pets tend to climb onto their owners’ laps and rub against their arms or legs (depending on where they can reach). It is unacceptable to encourage a cat’s excessive demands, because the world does not revolve around its needs, but it is also impossible to completely ignore its thirst for affection and kind words.

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