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Why is my spayed cat randomly meowing a lot but seems otherwise fine?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 lbs

Our cat randomly woke up and is having bouts of walking around meowing, even when we are in the room. She is spayed and this doesn't resemble a mating call. She randomly stops and lays down and seems fine and then starts again. She is eating and seems to be feeling fine. Any idea?

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Answered By Emily Fukuzato, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 21st, 2017

It is difficult to determine if Khloe's vocalizing is behavior or medically related. Sometimes cat will vocalize like this as a form of communication and behavior. Other times it can mean they are trying to tell you that they are sick or in pain. I would recommend that you look at her closely for the next several hours. Does she seem in pain, does she have normal energy, is she interacting with you? If all of these are yes - that is great and of less concern. Does she have any vomiting or diarrhea, is her appetite OK and is she drinking normal amounts of water. If the answers to this are that she is having a normal appetite and water consumption without any vomiting or diarrhea this is also a very good sign. If that is the case, i would recommend to monitor her at home and continue to watch all of these things very closely. It may be that she is trying to tell you something but it is not at all medically urgent. Please let us know if we can be of any further help. Best of luck to Khloe.

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