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: Provide some entertainment, such as a fish tank or a screened window with a view of a bird feeder. Grow some cat grass and catnip indoors. Hide treats around the house so that the cat can engage in a scavenger hunt that satisfies his natural hunting urges. Provide lots of attention and affection when the cat is quiet (but ignore him when he howls). If the cat is alone for long periods of time in the day or night, consider having a friend or relative pop by to provide some attention, as he may be howling out of loneliness as well as boredom. Feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome
Like people, some cats suffer a cognitive decline as they get older, developing a condition much like Alzheimer’s disease. Cats with feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) howl due to confusion, disorientation, and distress. Also known as feline dementia, CDS can impair a cat’s sleep cycle, which increases the likelihood of night-time vocalization and restlessness. A cat with CDS may howl because he feels anxious due to confusion or because he’s looking for others in the household and can’t find them. Cats that suffer from CDS may be more inclined to vocalize at night in particular because their loved ones become inaccessible when they fall asleep.