Why does my cat yowl in the basement after dinner every night and seem fine?

HI and thank you for reaching out at Pet Coach. Howling like this can be related to senility in older cats (which, unfortunately there is nothing you can do about that). It sometimes can also be related to high blood pressure. Kidney disease is one of the diseases in older cats that can cause hypertension. I would recommend to have your cat's blood pressure evaluated. Thank you.

Some cats are simply quieter than others. I have a cat that very rarely meows, but that doesn't mean she can't do it. It could be that Sophie isn't highly vocal. It could be that she is lonely now that the other cats are no longer living with you, and that's why she's started yowling. It can also be a sign of a medical illness, such as hyperthyroidism and kidney disease which can be common in senior cats. I'd take her into the vet for a health check this week. I hope this helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Athena. Sometimes increased vocalizations especially at night can be a sign of disease known as hyperthyroidism. Other signs include increased thirst and urination, increased appetite, hyperactivity, weight loss and intermittent vomiting and diarrhea. If any of these other signs sound familiar, I recommend have her tested by her veterinarian. I hope this information helps!

Congratulations on taking such good care of Katrina that she has lived such a long life! I would recommend starting with having your vet examine her to what might be going on. If Katrina isn't showing any other signs, then I would recommend having your vet recheck her blood work and check her blood pressure. Cats that have kidney disease can develop high blood pressure which can cause howling. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Nighttime vocalization in older cats is often due to an underlying medical problem such as hyperthyroidism, chronic kidney disease, or high blood pressure. I would recommend taking Samson to the vet for an exam and lab work to check for these problems. If a problem is found, starting on appropriate treatment will often resolve the vocalization issues.

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I am sorry to hear Mojo has been having some health issues recently. Kidney disease can often cause nausea and vomiting. Breathing trouble could be caused by a virus, bacterial infection or something more serous such as pneumonia, fluid in the chest, or lung cancers. Yowling at night or in the early morning could be a sign of dementia which typically happens in older pets. A veterinary check up would be recommended just to check his blood work and do a chest x-ray to see what is going on with his lungs. Anti-nausea medications can be prescribed to help control his vomiting. Sometimes certain medications can be prescribed for dementia as well, however, calming chews or Feliway plug ins/spray you can find over the counter at your pet store may help with night time disturbances as well.

If Lewis is an older kitty, he could be suffering from dementia, or some other cognitive disfunction disorder. There is also a possibility that he is confused at night, or lonely. He may appear confused and unable to find his way around at night. Meowing or crying would be typical of that. Try leaving a small light on at night, call him when he yowls or snap your fingers, to tell him he is not alone. He may then want to join you in bed, which would comfort him and calm him down. If this does not help, you should take him to your veterinarian for an exam, blood tests (hyperthyroidism can cause this also) and medication according to the findings.| Please do not hesitate to contact me again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss this case further in depth.