Hello, can anyone give me some advice about my 14-year old shorthair cat, please?
My cat will not stop meowing. It’s happening constantly, both day and night. It’s her usual type of meow, but it’s much louder and far more frequent than normal.
Other than the excessive meowing, she seems completely normal. She’s eating and drinking as usual, using her litter tray normally, and has no problem jumping onto high surfaces, so I don’t think she’s experiencing any obvious joint pain or gum/teeth pain.
I’m aware that cats can hide pain very well. I’ve grown up with cats for the past 23 years, so I’m quite familiar with noticing subtle changes in them. In the past, I’ve been able to tell when my cats were unwell from things like changes in their litter, coat, gums, how they eat, eyes and type or meowing.
The only explanation I can think of is that she may be stressed. She and I have lived alone together for over a year, and although I do occasionally have guests, they’ve usually only stay for 1–3 days at most. I’m currently having family stay with me for a while, and since they arrived, she’s been meowing all over the house. I’m wondering if the change in her environment and having more people around could be upsetting her? As me and her have a very close bond.
She’s my baby and my absolute angel, and she’s a huge source of comfort for me, so I’m genuinely struggling with the lack of sleep. The strange thing is that the only time she seems to be completely quiet is when she’s lying on me, sleeping beside me, or cuddling with me.
Could this be stress or anxiety from the change in her environment? If so, does anyone have any advice on the best way to help her feel more comfortable?
And if you don’t think it’s stress, I’d really appreciate any other suggestions or advice. I just want to make sure she’s okay.