he always meows all night long. ive tried to keep him up all day but he still cries. what do i do
2006-12-14 12:21:37 · 11 answers · asked by xx00_electrik_nina_00xx 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Good luck with that! One of my cats does the exact same thing... I have learned to ignore him.
2006-12-14 12:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by ~MIMI~ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First, I'd rule out any physical problems by getting him checked out at a vet. Also, how old is he? Could he be time to get him neutered? If he hasn't been neutered, he might be caterwauling to get attention from female cats, even if there are none around.
If he has neither of these problems, you could try making sure he has a comfortable place to sleep, some toys, and food and water. Don't respond when he meows constantly, because he'll get exactly what he wants: attention from you, even if it's four in the morning. Keep him out of your room and ignore the meowing; eventually he'll learn that you won't respond to his cries and he'll give up. Good luck!
2006-12-14 12:27:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cats will play and meow all night long. They really love that song..."Up all night, sleep all day".
My cats have their own bedroom filled with toys and yummy treats that they only get to go into at night. Usually they are too busy playing with catnip toys and their kitty condo to miss us.
If that isn't possible just close them out of your bedroom with a few cat toys.
If worse comes to worse....try squirting them with a squirt bottle so it will learn that meowing (or singing as I call it) is not a desired behavior.
Have you tried the kitty calming products available at your local petstores or on-line? I used a plug in calming product and it worked great when I fostered a greyhound with major separation anxiety. It reproduces the same hormones that a nursing (animal) mother puts off to calm her babies. Maybe one of those would work
Good luck! I know it is frustrating!
2006-12-14 12:35:36 · answer #3 · answered by jmrob29 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't give his age (they get better as they get older), or if he's been neutered (which helps). I have noticed, though, that cats sleep off a catnip high. Try giving him some an hour before bedtime, you and your cat can spend some playtime, then you should both be ready for a snooze. Hope it works for you.
2006-12-14 13:30:54 · answer #4 · answered by B K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is calling out for another cat.
Have him neutered. It's worth it. He'll stop spraying too and be healthier, and happier, and calmer in general.
2006-12-14 12:49:32 · answer #5 · answered by Vik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You think you have a problem, mine do piano concerts at night. 2 of them. I used to have 4.
2006-12-14 12:31:27 · answer #6 · answered by duckkillerdan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get some duck tape and wrap a lot around its mouth. This will definetely solve the problem.
2006-12-14 13:32:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My cats have there own room, but they still mow, but i can't hear them as much when they in there room.
2006-12-14 12:33:10 · answer #8 · answered by Rachael b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know why he meows all night? His lover's outside of course. Let him out and let him do his thing, will you?
He'll sleep well afterwards....
2006-12-14 12:29:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
don't let him in the bedroom, wear earplugs to sleep.
2006-12-14 12:34:06 · answer #10 · answered by barb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋