Expert: Becky - 3/28/2006

Question
We have a six month Siamese female. She cries all thru the night, limiting human sleep. She has not been spayed (we've only had her two weeks). Would she be crying because she's in heat, and would spaying solve the problem. What could be the cause, and how can we change this behavior? This is our first Siamese. Thank you.

Answer
Hi David,

Although I can't say for sure without really seeing her, it sounds like she is indeed in heat!  Siamese are very vocal cats and when in season, they are downright LOUD.  I feel certain that is your problem.  My Siamese will talk to me and has loud voice, but he only does that ever now and then, not all the time and certainly not all night.
Have her spayed and that should take care of the excessive crying, but keep in mind that Siamse are "talkers" and she will always be somewhat vocal. Actually, thats what I love about the breed!

God Bless,
Becky