We have a grey/white tabby, about 9 months old, that we have had for about 2 weeks, and was recently transplanted from the country to the city. During the last few nights, she has taken to meowing and howling while we're trying to sleep (and, thanks to her, not succeeding). She's well fed, her litter box is well-kept, and I don't think she's old enough to be in heat yet. (Worms, perhaps?) My suspicion is that she wants to roam outside in the yard, but we're afraid she'll run away, and she doesn't seem interested in going outside during the daytime. Any suggestions?
2007-01-16 22:21:45 · 6 answers · asked by IKESMITH 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
your gonna have to take a trip to the vets and get her done..... Or let her out for a night on the tiles! I'm sure 2 weeks is the recommended time to keep her in the flat before letting her roam for the first time, cos they've got used to all the views etc and they're able to get home again!
2007-01-16 22:31:47 · answer #1 · answered by bex b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes sir/ma'am. Your cat is in heat. When she "howls" during the night, she's basically telling the male cats that, "I'm here, come and get it."
There's 2 ways to end this:
1) Wait it out - usually a month
2) Get her spayed. Although this will put her into a depression, her personality will change; be warned.
Best of luck to you.
2007-01-16 22:34:43 · answer #2 · answered by yitogwa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
She is old enough to be in heat (typically 6 mos), and she is probably sensing a male cat outside at night. Get her spayed and you'll notice a huge difference.
2007-01-16 22:28:56 · answer #3 · answered by cs 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi there...the caterwaulings most likely indicates your cat has reached the age of sexual maturity (over the age of 5-7 months). Therefore, spaying her will be the only solution to help quiet her down and discourage her from wanting to escape to become pregnant.
Feline Heat (estrus): http://www.talktothevet.com/ARTICLES/CATS/catsheatcycle.HTM
Feline Spay: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_the_feline_spay.html
2007-01-16 22:32:58 · answer #4 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Murder. Or, let her out and see what happens. Cats usually come home. Just make sure she has a collar.
2007-01-16 22:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, i heard you, but get her fixed and see what happens.
2007-01-16 22:24:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋