Excessive meowing!!

[JeCa2224]

My cat (she's almost 2 years old) ALWAYS meows. She wakes me up between 1 and 3 just about every morning and keeps meowing until I get out of bed at 5:45. She craves so much attention and I give her as much as I possibly can while I"m awake! It's like she hates it when I'm sleeping and whines and whines until I get up. She's not hungry b/c there is food in her bowl and she has toys to play with. She's healthy- been to the vet for a check up/routine vaccinations. I come to work so tired sometimes, it's like I have an baby at home. Some have suggested getting another cat b/c she's lonely...not sure if that would work or make things worse. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Cowgirl]

Has she been spayed? Is she a siamese?

 

[kvj21075]

keep a watergun filled with water and vinegar by your bed

 

[JeCa2224]

Has she been spayed? Is she a siamese?

Yes she's been spayed and she's not siamese.

 

[JeCa2224]

keep a watergun filled with water and vinegar by your bed

I have a spray bottle filled with water that I use when she bad- like when she knocks things off the counter.

 

[kvj21075]

I have a spray bottle filled with water that I use when she bad- like when she knocks things off the counter.

well use it when she is meowing, my dad did that and it worked

 

[JeCa2224]

well use it when she is meowing, my dad did that and it worked

I do and she goes away for 5 minutes and comes backs and meows again. She's not afraid of the water for long.

 

[cattitude]

If you've ruled out any medical reasons, I'd get her a kitty friend. She sounds lonely.

 

[kvj21075]

well... all i can say is get a big bucket of vinegar and water and they may not be afraid of the water for too long, but i think they hate vinegar, so try adding that i nthere. good luck!

 

[JeCa2224]

If you've ruled out any medical reasons, I'd get her a kitty friend. She sounds lonely.

I think that may be my last resort....thanks

 

[JeCa2224]

well... all i can say is get a big bucket of vinegar and water and they may not be afraid of the water for too long, but i think they hate vinegar, so try adding that i nthere. good luck!

Ha...I will add a lil vinegar in tonight. Thanks

 

[Larry Gude]

Has she been spaded?

A baseball bat is a little more handy in the home, but, that'll work.

 

[vraiblonde]

My cat (she's almost 2 years old) ALWAYS meows. She wakes me up between 1 and 3 just about every morning and keeps meowing until I get out of bed at 5:45. She craves so much attention and I give her as much as I possibly can while I"m awake! It's like she hates it when I'm sleeping and whines and whines until I get up. She's not hungry b/c there is food in her bowl and she has toys to play with. She's healthy- been to the vet for a check up/routine vaccinations. I come to work so tired sometimes, it's like I have an baby at home. Some have suggested getting another cat b/c she's lonely...not sure if that would work or make things worse. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Kiki meows all the time - I don't even hear her anymore. When she's pestering me, I tell her to go away and make a mad face at her. If she doesn't go away, I pick her up and give her some love.

Works for us.

 

[GWguy]

Duct tape.....

 

[hvp05]

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Does she have plenty of toys and things to occupy her when you can't?

my dad did that and it worked

That's a good personal testimony. Why were you meowing so much?

 

[morningbell]

Does she have plenty of toys and things to occupy her when you can't?

Yes, even a cat tree!

My cat is biatchy, last night she seemed so needy laying next to me and placing her paw on me, she followed me around while I did the laundry. I really don't like to pet her for too long, she tends to get scratchy and bitey. There are times I wish I had a sweet cat that wants to snuggle.

 

[kvj21075]

Does she have plenty of toys and things to occupy her when you can't?


That's a good personal testimony. Why were you meowing so much?

i was hungry :shrug: no one can sleep when i am hungry!

Yes, even a cat tree!

My cat is biatchy, last night she seemed so needy laying next to me and placing her paw on me, she followed me around while I did the laundry. I really don't like to pet her for too long, she tends to get scratchy and bitey. There are times I wish I had a sweet cat that wants to snuggle.

hey you! weve missed you!

 

[GypsyQueen]

It just has a lot to say....

 

[CrashTest]

Did you adopt her? She could have been an indoor/outdoor cat in her previous life. Once they get a taste of the outdoors, they need it - especially at night.

 

[JeCa2224]

Does she have plenty of toys and things to occupy her when you can't?


She has A LOT of toys. She always gets them stuck under the sofa, etc. so I have to dig for them. I want to get her one of those tall, lounge around cat tree thingys but they're expensive!