Title: What Does It Mean When a Cat Yowls? | Cuteness
Headings: What Does It Mean When a Cat Yowls?
What Does It Mean When a Cat Yowls?
Understanding cat language
What does yowling mean?
Signs of a stressed cat
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Content: When they are in heat and looking to procreate, female cats will yowl loudly and repeatedly to attract male cats to mate with, which could be why your otherwise healthy female cat is yowling. The only way to stop this behavior is to spay your cat, especially if she has access to the outdoors. Not only will this spare your eardrums of incessant yowling throughout the day and night, it will prevent unwanted litters from being formed, which can reduce the number of homeless cats left either to the streets or area shelters to take responsibility for. Advertisement
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Signs of a stressed cat
If you notice that your cat is yowling, especially if he's doing so excessively, paying attention to certain signs and symptoms of stress can give you a better understanding of what your feline friend may need. Obvious physical signs of distress like limping, favoring a certain limb, stiffness, or difficulty moving accompanied with yowling should be met with rest, movement restriction, when possible, and a visit to your veterinarian. Excessive thirst and hunger, irritability and restless behavior in cats can be a sign of disease, and should be taken seriously. Pacing, forgetfulness, and stumbling, and yowling at night are all common symptoms of cognitive dysfunction in cats, so if your feline is displaying any or all of these symptoms, close attention and a visit to your veterinarian is in order to discuss the proper treatment plan. Advertisement
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The Humane Society: Cat Chatter: