My cat is driving me crazy and I would like your advice please?

[Hawkee]

My cat seems to have developed a very annoying habit that is driving me crazy and I don't know how to cure it and I would love some advice that can be helpful. Lately every day my cat has started to yowl and meow really loud for no reason and he does this from 6AM to Noon and then be quiet for a few minutes then at 4PM till 2AM he starts yowling and meowing loudly again. Mom and I play with our cat and feed him and pamper him all the time and it hasn't cured this habit. And it's gotten to the point that I can't sleep because he wakes us up with annoying yowling. We also don't let our cat socialize with other cats because he might get sick or hurt. Another thing he does is nibble on Mom's legs when she is sleeping and play real rough but he don't bite. What is the cause of this new behavior in my cat?
Bestie

[Zoneboy]

I have 3 female indoor cats and 2 will howl late at night like yours. With mine it's usually during or after their heat cycle. The other cat so far hasn't done any howling. Since we're talking about weird cat behavior, my calico will make sounds like a pigeon when she's in heat. I need to get it on video because it's hysterical when she does it.

[Caroline13]

Oh goodness, when my daughter left our household at 18 or so, I vowed never to be responsible for another animal.

Hope you can get it worked out.

[Wawwie]

Originally Posted by LaBestia

My cat seems to have developed a very annoying habit that is driving me crazy and I don't know how to cure it and I would love some advice that can be helpful. Lately every day my cat has started to yowl and meow really loud for no reason and he does this from 6AM to Noon and then be quiet for a few minutes then at 4PM till 2AM he starts yowling and meowing loudly again. Mom and I play with our cat and feed him and pamper him all the time and it hasn't cured this habit. And it's gotten to the point that I can't sleep because he wakes us up with annoying yowling. We also don't let our cat socialize with other cats because he might get sick or hurt. Another thing he does is nibble on Mom's legs when she is sleeping and play real rough but he don't bite. What is the cause of this new behavior in my cat?
Bestie

I had a male cat that did the howling until I got him neutered. Once he was neutered, the howling stopped.

[opus]

Originally Posted by Wawwie

I had a male cat that did the howling until I got him neutered. Once he was neutered, the howling stopped.

That’s when I would start howling.

[Caroline13]

Who does not have their house cats neutered?

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by opus

That’s when I would start howling.

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by LaBestia

My cat seems to have developed a very annoying habit that is driving me crazy and I don't know how to cure it and I would love some advice that can be helpful. Lately every day my cat has started to yowl and meow really loud for no reason and he does this from 6AM to Noon and then be quiet for a few minutes then at 4PM till 2AM he starts yowling and meowing loudly again. Mom and I play with our cat and feed him and pamper him all the time and it hasn't cured this habit. And it's gotten to the point that I can't sleep because he wakes us up with annoying yowling. We also don't let our cat socialize with other cats because he might get sick or hurt. Another thing he does is nibble on Mom's legs when she is sleeping and play real rough but he don't bite. What is the cause of this new behavior in my cat?
Bestie

How old is the cat ? If he is a young cat it could just be that he needs to get neutered ! If he has been neutered already, and esp.if he is an older cat could be something wrong with him. He might be sick or in pain! You should take him to the vet as soon as possible !

[Dude111]

Meow!!

[stevea]

I know the times are approximate but that's 16 hours of yowling and meowing. That's a lot for any cat, if only because indoor kitties sleep a lot.

I'd lean toward being in pain and like Bonniegirl said he needs a visit to the vet ASAP.

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by stevea

I know the times are approximate but that's 16 hours of yowling and meowing. That's a lot for any cat, if only because indoor kitties sleep a lot.

I'd lean toward being in pain and like Bonniegirl said he needs a visit to the vet ASAP.

Yes, for sure ! Right now I don't have a cat, but as a child my family always had cats ! And I had a few after leaving my family home and also I have friends who have cats , so I am familiar with them ! It kinda seems like something might really he wrong healthwise with this poor kitty!

[Hawkee]

I did check if my cat is in pain but Mom and I checked and my cat is very fine and has no pain whatsoever but we still can't figure out what is causing my cat to yowl and meow really loud. And another thing my cat has started to do is that ever since Mom gave me our old recliner to put in my room anytime I eat breakfast or dinner my cat will jump on top of the recliner and stares at me and I dread one day he will land on my head and cause injury to me but if I get off the recliner he yowls at me but if he gets spooked "which some sounds spook my cat" he leaps like a panther onto the recliner and yowls. I dread one day that a leap like that might break my cat's legs
Bestie

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by LaBestia

I did check if my cat is in pain but Mom and I checked and my cat is very fine and has no pain whatsoever but we still can't figure out what is causing my cat to yowl and meow really loud. And another thing my cat has started to do is that ever since Mom gave me our old recliner to put in my room anytime I eat breakfast or dinner my cat will jump on top of the recliner and stares at me and I dread one day he will land on my head and cause injury to me but if I get off the recliner he yowls at me but if he gets spooked "which some sounds spook my cat" he leaps like a panther onto the recliner and yowls. I dread one day that a leap like that might break my cat's legs
Bestie

At this point I really don't know what to say ! This is a very disturbing post and I feel that your cat is not in a good way ! Either sick or in pain , or very unhappy !! If you DO NOT take him to the vet , than.....

I don't even know what to say really or add advice which might make the situation worse but I'm very upset thinking this poor cat might be in alot of distress !!

Please, please do NOT just put this poor animal outside or anything, but you might really think about trying to rehome him , find a new loving home for this cat . I don't think at this point you and your Mom are capable of taking care of this cat properly !

[Bonniegirl]

Originally Posted by Caroline13

Who does not have their house cats neutered?

Exactly !! I totally agree Caroline ! Not sure what is going on here with this cat , but yes you are so right , all pets should be spayed and neutered and properly cared for! If not, than the person shouldn't even have pets!!

[Zoneboy]

Originally Posted by LaBestia

I did check if my cat is in pain but Mom and I checked and my cat is very fine and has no pain whatsoever. Bestie

How do you know for sure the cat has no pain? Unless you take it to the vet as suggested you don't. How old is he? Have you checked his teeth and gums? Is he active like most any indoor cats such as running through the house chasing laser lights, jumping on furniture, destroying window blinds, making biscuits etc.? 2 of my cats started howling a few weeks ago about 7am and when I went to check their food & water both bowls had been emptied overnight by a game of chase the cat. After cleaning it up and replenishing the bowls the howling stopped for that day. A few months ago my gray tabby developed an irregular heartbeat. She became sluggish and lost all interest in any kind of running or playing. I took her to the vet and after that along with the meds she was back to her usual self. So unless your cat told you himself he was in no pain then I concur with the others and suggest you take him to the vet.