Due to recently putting down my cat's buddy (another kitty) my cat shadow's upnoxious yowling through the house has become worse. She used to do it when other kitty was alive, but since she's been gone I think she's going thru the house calling for her. How can I get her to be quiet at night so we can sleep in peace without getting her a new buddy? I'm not ready for another kitty right now. I've tried getting up with her and loving on her, I've tried isolating her and that is not right to her. She's just upset and confused. Any suggestions are good, nothing vulgar please. Thank you in advance.
2006-10-19 09:08:21 · 13 answers · asked by odessa2469 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
she is obviously just upset. I just adopted a kitten from the shelter where I volunteer. he had 4 brothers and sisters and a bunch of other kitties to play with. When I brought him home he cried and cried, all the while running around the house looking for his friends. A few days later he whines a bit less.
I would just play with your cat as much as you can. Let her know that you are there for her. Also you can check kittenwise.com and they have a section where you can ask a proffesional about your cats behavior. I would check it out and get a Dr's point of view.
2006-10-19 09:13:14 · answer #1 · answered by Casey B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Scientists have recently discovered that animals have emotions and at least 4 of them and that includes grief. Us pet owners could have told them a long time ago that our pets had emotions. Ok, so your cat is going through some grief. I am sorry she is yowling. I think she is going to need lots of love and affection, give her time. I cannot think of any other way. As someone suggested to spray her with water, I think this aggressive and will probably confuse her more as she does not understand why her buddy is gone! Good luck, I know yowling can be so rough!
2006-10-19 09:24:44 · answer #2 · answered by J. A. M. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have anything that the other kitty used to lay on, try putting that wherever your cat sleeps. this will allow her to 'smell' the kitty that you had to put down (sorry, btw), and will comfort her. Eventhough the kitty is not really "there", shadow will feel 'better' just by being able to 'smell' her buddy. If that doesn't work... sounds silly.. but try getting a 'very' plush stuffed animal for her (?) to cuddle up to at night. I've tried both of these things in the past, and they've worked. good luck.
2006-10-19 09:20:12 · answer #3 · answered by JSSK 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just a suggestion, not sure how well it will work: Can you leave the TV on, on some non-threatening channel, or maybe animal channel where she can see other critters? I have a friend who leaves her 13 cats at least 4 tvs playing animal channel when she has to go out of town. The swimming fish screen saver on the computer appeals to some, too; it gets their attention so they don't think about how sad they are - at least for a while.
2006-10-19 09:59:05 · answer #4 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOTS of attention, and you might want to put down a used garment of your clothes near her bed (to cuddle in, assuming she's not doing the Usual Cat Thing and already sleeping with you). She's probably grieving (yes, animals actually do this) and it should pass in time, but it'll be tough....
Another catfriend usually helps (WHEN it's the right time for y'all; understand you said "not right now"), but until then----I'd try earplugs to muffle the yowls, and I hope to Bastet your current furrychild is NOT a Siamese....
2006-10-19 09:20:03 · answer #5 · answered by samiracat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat has recently went through the same situation. And the only thing that helped was giving her constant attention. The cat is just mourning for its loved one and I should stop in about a week or so.
2006-10-19 09:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by Holly B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not up for a cat why not get a pet bird. The bird will keep your kitty occupied... I don't mean that in any bad way. The bird will simply take her mind off of her friend, and she should focus all of her attention on the bird, just make sure to keep the bird in a big strong cage..
2006-10-19 09:15:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
This may seem harsh but like spray her with water when she yowls. She'll soon realize her buddy is gone and that's that. Last week I gave away my cat's 5 year old brother, they grew up together. He was upset and confused but I give him more attention, and when he yowls I tell him "no!" and spray him with water.
2006-10-19 09:14:10 · answer #8 · answered by fuzzy_fruitcake 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Try to distract shadow, she is feeling the loss just as you are, and she needs something that will take her mind off of her grief, snuggle her up and find her a fun toy, maybe a string, or something that makes noise.
2006-10-19 11:51:50 · answer #9 · answered by Pamela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holly B is right. More attention since your cat is sad by the loss of the other. Don't squirt water, that's cruel and you're teaching that water is bad. Don't isolate her. She's hurting and needs you to comfort her. =^^=
2006-10-19 09:17:38 · answer #10 · answered by Donna 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋