My fiancee and I adopted a cat from a local shelter about three years ago. He had been returned by a previous couple after they learned that he was deaf. About a year after we adopted him he began a serious yelling problem. He yells all night long. And being deaf he yells very loudly. I have not slept in my bed for more than 2 consecutive nights in nearly a year and a half. As far as I can tell there is no reason for the yelling. Sometimes he yells at the bedroom door, which we started to shut at night due to the yelling, sometimes it's at the wall, sometimes it's just in the middle of the living room. I'm at my wits end. I've tried a mist of water but he actually likes it. I've tried keeping him up all day, but he still wakes up around 4 in the morning and yells. I don't know what to do, but I can't keep this up much longer. Thanks in advance.
-Dan S.
Deaf cat won't stop yelling
Re: Deaf cat won't stop yelling
when was the last time this cat was seen by a vet? was this yelling behavior mentioned at that time?
also, have you tried leaving some night lights on for her? perhaps the darkness (low visibility) and no sound has her yelling for some attention/help.
also, have you tried leaving some night lights on for her? perhaps the darkness (low visibility) and no sound has her yelling for some attention/help.
Re: Deaf cat won't stop yelling
Deaf cats compensate for the disability by vocalizing, this is a normal attribute to deafness in pets.
As Jason said, leave a nightlite on for him in one or more rooms, don't close him off from you, he needs your attention and companionship. You can also try leaving on a radio playing soft music in another room, so he can feel the vibration, etc and not feel so alone or insecure.
If you haven't had him checked by your vet within the last 6 months, now is the time to do so. If the cause of the deafness was never defined before you adopted him and you never saw your vet, get him evaluated promptly. If he's never had a full comprehensive ear exam, you need to rule out potential health causes to the deafness (such as trauma, ruptured ear drum, etc).
You can also check out our Feline Health Links...there is a link under health "Deafness in Cats and Dogs"....check it out and learn more, your vet can also give you tips on making kitty's environment comfortable.
As Jason said, leave a nightlite on for him in one or more rooms, don't close him off from you, he needs your attention and companionship. You can also try leaving on a radio playing soft music in another room, so he can feel the vibration, etc and not feel so alone or insecure.
If you haven't had him checked by your vet within the last 6 months, now is the time to do so. If the cause of the deafness was never defined before you adopted him and you never saw your vet, get him evaluated promptly. If he's never had a full comprehensive ear exam, you need to rule out potential health causes to the deafness (such as trauma, ruptured ear drum, etc).
You can also check out our Feline Health Links...there is a link under health "Deafness in Cats and Dogs"....check it out and learn more, your vet can also give you tips on making kitty's environment comfortable.
..........Traci