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How to quiet a cat yowling at night to go outside for sleep?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 13 years and 1 month old | 9 lbs

Need help getting my cat to stop yowling at night to go out so we can sleep as usual. He's 13, neutered, always been in/out cat, just wanted weather makes him more restless! Calming collar doesn't work & can't afford pheromone diffuser. Please help ASAP

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on May 29th, 2018

If the sudden behavioral change is recent, have Ricochet examined by your veterinarian to rule out injury or illness. Frequently, either can be the cause of such changes. If he has been an outdoor cat, consider letting him out earlier in the evening or day. Melatonin may help regulate his sleep patterns at night. You can discuss use with your veterinarian. https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/cat/melatonin/

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