Behavior & Training

Decoding Nighttime Yowling: Why Your Cat Cries at 3 AM

Is it boredom, anxiety, or a medical issue? Learn how to soothe nighttime vocalizations.

Dr. Jenny Max, DVM
Part 1

Rule out medical causes first

In cats over ten, night yowling is hyperthyroidism or hypertension until proven otherwise.

Boredom and the hunting cycle

A structured evening play session that ends in a meal satisfies the natural hunt-eat-groom-sleep sequence.

Part 2

What not to do

Responding to the noise, in any way, reinforces it.

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