How can I stop my cat's loud, random yowling and meowing habit?

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My cat for the past couple of years has developed a habit of yowling and meowing really loudly at random times. He is a calm cat that has never scratched anyone, but at certain times he will decide to yowl uncontrollably. Sometimes after he's gone to the litterbox, sometimes in the middle of the night, or sometimes after he's woken up from a nap and has energy. We brush him and play with him regularly. How do I stop this behavior to make him calmer and quieter? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 9 months old | 11 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It’s hard to say why Nao is yowling. Some cats are naturally more vocal than others and it may be his temperament. When he exhibits this behavior, definitely look for any obvious stimulus such as seeing a cat or a bird outside. Listen as well for anything that might be triggering the behavior. Otherwise things that you can do that may help to keep him more calm include setting aside 30 minutes every day for vigorous play. Make sure he has high places that he can climb to as this will satisfy his natural instincts. A tall cat tree or shelves are excellent options. You can also use a pheromone diffuser such as feliway. Lastly there is a diet made by Royal Canin called Calm. It affects the serotonin levels in the brain and many cats responded well to this diet. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

How can I stop my cat's loud, random yowling and meowing habit?

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