Why does my old cat howl constantly? Is it senility or dementia?

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I have a 16 yr old female dsh, she has been howling a very unnatural howling, I took her to the vet, she has to be on tapazole 5mg 2x a day. it's been 5 mos. on meds and she still howls, I talk to her and she calms down. my vet said it's in her head, I don't understand what that means. can you explain? thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 17 years and 6 months old | 7 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Your kitty is likely senile. She will howl because all of a sudden she thinks she is all alone, or forgets where she is. This is why she stops when you talk to her,...she realizes you are there and she was not left somewhere. You may want to consult with your vet about prescribing Selegiline (Anipryl) for her, which is a medicine for senile cats (and people also) and works very well.

Why does my old cat howl constantly? Is it senility or dementia?

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