Title: Cat Howling: Why Do Some Cats Howl, Especially at Night? | Metaphorical Platypus
Headings: Cat Howling: Why Do Some Cats Howl, Especially at Night?
Cat Howling: Why Do Some Cats Howl, Especially at Night?
Illness
Attention seeking
Stress or grieving
Boredom and restlessness
Feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome
Talkative Cat Breeds

Content: Illness
If a formerly quiet cat has begun crying or howling plaintively, the cause is likely a medical problem. Cats tend to be stoic, often not showing symptoms until an illness has become quite severe. In such cases, the howling is caused by physical and psychological distress. When howling starts up suddenly, consult a veterinarian as soon as possible. Medical problems should be ruled out before attributing the behaviour to other causes, particularly if the cat is eating or drinking more than usual or has started having accidents outside the litter box. Older cats are prone to kidney disease and hyperthyroidism, both of which may cause howling. Attention seeking
Many cats learn that talking results in feeding, affection, or some other form of interaction. A cat that is desperate for attention may yell just to get a reaction, even if it’s a negative one. If owners want to discourage chattiness, they should not pay the cat any attention (positive or negative) while he is vocalizing, but spend more quality time with him when he’s being quiet. Ignoring him when he’s noisy will send a strong message that howling won’t get him what he wants.