Cat barks at night

Cat barking at night may be due to excessive energy during the day, resulting in the cat attracting the owner's attention with its barking. Secondly, if the cat is an unneutered adult, barking at night may be due to mating season, which is a normal situation. In addition, if the cat feels cold, hungry, or scared at night, it will also keep barking, and it is enough to satisfy the cat's needs at this time. Finally, if the cat's barking sounds very painful, it is likely to be caused by physical discomfort, and it is recommended to see a veterinarian immediately.

1. Excess energy

Cats spend more than 70% of their lives sleeping, so if the cat starts barking at night, it may be because they have slept too much during the day and have abundant energy in the evening. No one is accompanying them to play, so they make noise to attract the owner's attention. To improve this situation, it is recommended for the owner to spend more time playing with the cat during the day, consuming its energy, or buying more toys for it to play with alone at night.

1. Mating season

Usually, cats will bark at night during their mating period to attract the opposite sex for mating. They may also show symptoms such as urinating randomly, being extra affectionate, and holding their hindquarters up. If the cat is already an adult and the owner is considering letting them mate, it is advised to mate them. If the owner does not want to mate the cat, it is recommended to have them neutered at a pet hospital when they are about 6 months old.

1. Physiological needs

If the owner's management is inadequate, the cat will bark continuously at night if they feel hungry, thirsty, or cold, hoping to attract the owner's attention. In this case, it is recommended to immediately add cat food and water and take care of the warmth preservation measures. Once the cat's needs are met, they will naturally stop barking.

1. Fear

If the cat is a newly arrived kitten, it may bark continuously due to unfamiliarity with the new environment or a lack of security after leaving its mother. It is advised to buy some toys as companions for the cat or place it in a location close to the owner.

1. Physical discomfort

If the cat's barking sounds very painful, it is suspected to be caused by physical discomfort, such as abdominal pain, injuries, or arthritis. In addition to random barking, the cat may also show other abnormal symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, limping, or reluctance to walk. If the cat shows these symptoms, it is recommended to take it to a pet hospital for further examination and treatment.