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What can I do to quiet my cat2007-11-25 12:26:45

Due to recently putting down my cat's buddy (another kitty) my cat shadow's upnoxious yowling through the house has become worse. She used to do it when other kitty was alive, but since she's been gone I think she's going thru the house calling for her. How can I get her to be quiet at night so we can sleep in peace without getting her a new buddy? I'm not ready for another kitty right now. I've tried getting up with her and loving on her, I've tried isolating her and that is not right to her. She's just upset and confused. Any suggestions are good, nothing vulgar please. Thank you in advance.

Answers:

she is obviously just upset. I just adopted a kitten from the shelter where I volunteer. he had 4 brothers and sisters and a bunch of other kitties to play with. When I brought him home he cried and cried, all the while running around the house looking for his friends. A few days later he whines a bit less.

I would just play with your cat as much as you can. Let her know that you are there for her. Also you can check kittenwise.com and they have a section where you can ask a proffesional about your cats behavior. I would check it out and get a Dr's point of view.

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i would get another cat. she is probably lonly. poor kitty!

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This may seem harsh but like spray her with water when she yowls. She'll soon realize her buddy is gone and that's that. Last week I gave away my cat's 5 year old brother, they grew up together. He was upset and confused but I give him more attention, and when he yowls I tell him "no!" and spray him with water.

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My cat has recently went through the same situation. And the only thing that helped was giving her constant attention. The cat is just mourning for its loved one and I should stop in about a week or so.

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If you are not up for a cat why not get a pet bird. The bird will keep your kitty occupied. I don't mean that in any bad way. The bird will simply take her mind off of her friend, and she should focus all of her attention on the bird, just make sure to keep the bird in a big strong cage..

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Holly B is right. More attention since your cat is sad by the loss of the other. Don't squirt water, that's cruel and you're teaching that water is bad. Don't isolate her. She's hurting and needs you to comfort her. =^^=

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My cats stop whining when e let them outside, they seem to be happiest outdoors. even if people think its best to keep them in (unless there are many roads/ traintracks dangerous things) you should try letting it outside.

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LOTS of attention, and you might want to put down a used garment of your clothes near her bed (to cuddle in, assuming she's not doing the Usual Cat Thing and already sleeping with you). She's probably grieving (yes, animals actually do this) and it should pass in time, but it'll be tough..