My cat is hollering at the window again. Is it UTI, heat, or behavior?

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First i need to give real quick history of my misty. Former semi feral, brought her home 4/4 hollered at window every night, figured she wanted out n ignored. 5/1 she got out litterbox scooting across floor, took to vet, she had impacted anal glands and UTI. Got antibiotic shot n sent home with pain pills. Full week of new cat n no hollering, now window hollering starting back up. Could this be uti bothering again ?just not sure why b hollering to go out if its medical or behavioral. Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | 4 years and 1 month old | 15 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

While it is possible that a UTI has recurred (or never fully resolved the first time), Misty's vocalization every few weeks sounds more consistent with signs of being in heat. If Misty has not yet been spayed, recurrent vocalization (particularly through the spring/early summer) is likely to continue. However, if Misty has been spayed, I recommend taking her back to the vet because she may need further urine testing and a different antibiotic if a UTI is still present. If all medical reasons for vocalization have been ruled out, a behavioral cause is more suspected. For some cats, calming pheromone collars or diffusers (Feliway is one brand) can be helpful. I hope that all goes well for Misty!

My cat is hollering at the window again. Is it UTI, heat, or behavior?

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