My cat yowls at night after moving. How can I help him adjust?

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Two weeks ago I moved into a new house. My 13 year old and 4 year old female cats have adapted well. My 8 year old male, Watson, wanders the house at night yowling. I've given him calming treats, canned food, favorite toys, and used Feliway diffusers. Is there anything else I can do to ease the adjustment for him? Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered | 11 years old | 18 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

If at-home treatments haven't been helping you may want to talk to your vet about a short-term sedative or anxiety medication that may help Watson during the transition and is a little more powerful than calming treats or pheromone diffusers. Once he seems settled in, you may then be able to gradually back off the medication and return to normal. Ruling out any health issues while you are there such as pain, blindness, hearing issues, etc may also be helpful as these can cause confusion and yowling in cats as well. Adding in a few nightlights, especially if Watson is an older cat that may have trouble seeing may help him calm down, especially if the yowling happens at night. Providing plenty of places for him to hide, perch, or explore safely may also help him to settle in.

My cat yowls at night after moving. How can I help him adjust?

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