Why is my 3-year-old cat suddenly meowing and yowling at the door?

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My 3 year old cat has been meowing and yowling at night for the past 2 weeks now. I'm fairly confused because he has never done this before. Normally he sleeps at night with me but lately he will sit by the front door and meow for hours. He was never an outdoor cat if that helps any... Pet's info: Cat | American Longhair | Male | neutered | 2 years and 6 months old | 14 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

If only Cas could talk! It’s hard to know why this is happening. It’s possible he is seeing another cat or an animal outside or that perhaps a cat is spraying by the door and he can smell it. He may also be restless and need stimulation. Cats can become more vocal when they are in discomfort. Monitor him very closely for any changes in behavior (eating, drinking, urinating, defecating....etc) as this could indicate a medical cause. You may also just play it safe and have him examined by the veterinarian. The doctor may wish to check his urine as crystals in the urine can be a source of discomfort that may not show many clinical signs. At home you can try a daily vigorous play session for 30 minutes, offering him climbing opportunities such as shelving units or a tall cat tree, a pheromone diffuser and wiping it down the doorway with a cleaning solution. Next time he is yowling, look out the window to see look for the source of his focus. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Why is my 3-year-old cat suddenly meowing and yowling at the door?

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