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: Stress or grieving
Some cats howl due to anxiety caused by major changes, such as moving house or adding a new person or pet to the household. The loss of a person or animal the cat loved may also cause howling due to grief. In either case, provide plenty of positive attention and try to keep other aspects of the cat’s life as consistent as possible by maintaining the usual routines and not imposing additional changes. Many owners find that using a cat pheromone product such as Feliway has a calming effect. Boredom and restlessness
Indoor cats can easily grow bored and restless without sufficient opportunities to exercise, and a formerly outdoor cat that has been confined to the house may be especially frustrated. To reduce howling caused by boredom, restlessness, or the desire to be outdoors: Have pets spayed or neutered to eliminate the biological urge to roam (this will also prevent yowling as a mate-seeking behaviour). Engage in regular play sessions that enable the cat to practice his hunting behaviours – tiring him out with play in the daytime is particularly useful for a cat that tends to be noisy at night. Leave solo toys such as catnip mice lying around for him to play with on his own. Harness train the cat and take him for walks.