Why Does My Cat Yelp When I Go to Bed at Night? 12 Reasons

The Discerning Cat

Much like a human baby, a cat’s nighttime vocalizations can signal a need like hunger, thirst, loneliness, or even pain.

The Discerning Cat

Once you’ve found the root issue causing the cries and moonlit fussing, you can try to solve the problem accordingly.

The Discerning Cat

Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome in older cats can produce a variety of symptoms, one of which is your cat meowing at night.

Old Age

Why do female cats cry at night? In short, they may be on heat and making a noise to let the boys in town know they’re available for mating.

Mating Behavior

A variety of illnesses, including hyperthyroidism, can cause a cat to feel restless, irritable, thirsty, or hungry.

Medical Condition

A dirty litter box could certainly be the reason for a whining kitty. Cats prefer a fresh and clean litter box when they go to do their business.

Their Litter Box is Not Up to Scratch

Like humans, cats prefer a calming, undisturbed space to sleep, so your pet may complain throughout the night because of an annoying visual or audible disturbance.

Lights or Sounds Are Disturbing Their Sleep

Some cats cry at night out of loneliness, boredom, or anxiety. As independent as these felines can be, they also can enjoy interaction and companionship.

They Are Feeling Neglected

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