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Roxanne's Mama wrote at 2008-02-01 06:40:43
I was doing another search on cats and this site caught my eye.
My (soon to be 21 yr old calico) was always a talker but when she was 18, she too, at night would yowl. It wasn't just annoying but so sad!
Long story short, we found out she had both the "hypers", and the poor blood pressure affected her eyesight.
I had even mentioned the yowling to my vet and she had no explanation for me. I only wish I would have known that yowling was a sign (of anything) because I could have spared her any pain/anguish.
I wish she had another 20 yrs in her. :(
Janis wrote at 2009-10-23 14:57:56
My cat is 14 and had been howling for six months. Part of this is old age, he is also hyperthyroid which is common for cats to howl with this condition (he is on meds and regularly checked for that). But he was howling day and night. I looked in his mouth, pressed on his gums (he has gingivitis that has caused pain in the past)--nothing. Finally took him in and the vet found an abcess that was causing him indescribable pain. Cats will hide something like this as it makes them suseptible to preditors in the wild; it's genetic, so they hide stuff like this. We had the bad tooth removed and he is much, much better. Still howls sometimes (for the heck of it, he's 14 remember), but not from pain any more. Have your pet's mouth and ears thoroughly checked and assume nothing until you find out for sure. They can't speak and tell you where it hurts, you know!
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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