HELP!!!!!!!!!!

Patrick was adopted about three months ago. I know nothing about his background, so I can only discuss his behavior. He yowls almost all night long. He is fed, cat-box is clean, has enough toys for several cats, and receives plenty of affection. I am a dis-abled veteran, suffering from PTSD, and he is driving me crazy. I am a new member here, and I hope someone can assist me. I do not want to be rid of him, but this must cease. I cannot relax, I know that he is disturbing my neighbours at three a.m. HELP! !!!

Is he neutered, vet-checked, etc.? Tomcats howl to attract ladies, some deaf cats howl because they can't hear themselves, some older cats howl because of cognitive dysfunction ("kitty alzheimers"). If he checks out healthwise, try exercising him hard right before bedtime (with a fishing pole toy or laser light--whatever gets him running). And try to keep him from napping too much during the day. if hes tired out at night he wont have the energy to howl .

Have you tried wearing him out before bedtime? Maybe get the laser pointer out and making him run around for a good while? Sometimes that can help. Some people confine cats like that to one room, with food, water, litter box, and maybe a radio on low to keep him company. There are also ultrasonic bark control units for dogs that you might look into. They emit a sound only the animals can hear. Every time he opens his mouth, the sound would be triggered, and its annoying enough to stop the creatures most of the time, but you'd have to find out if it would work for a howling moggy!

Hello Willowy: Thank you for sharing your information. Yes, Patrick is neutered, and was checked before adoption. I tried previously to tire him, it did seem to work, but it is very hard on me physically being dis-abled. I just bought some calming chews that he turned his nose up at, I am trying it in his food next. I also ordered some "Richard's Calming elixir, will try this when I receive it. I will try again to tire him out. Thank you so much!

Honest thoughts here?

He needs a playmate. He needs a cat companion to play with, tire out and snuggle with.

Humans are good companions too but many cats still feel the need to be bonded with another like him.

Be sure they are close in age so they will have the same interests and energy.

Does the howling start before you go to bed or after?   Does he howl till morning?   Or does he eventually fall asleep?    Is he locked out of your room?   Or by himself?  Maybe he wants to be with you.  Does he stop if you call him or go to him?  Do you know his approximate age?

Patrick yowls just about whenever the mood strikes. I am up late because I am in pain, and have nightmares. He has free run of the apt, he is never locked out of anywhere. He just starts yowling. If I call, he may or may not stop for a few seconds. I tried brushing him, he calms for the duration and starts again after I stop. I tried affection, no help. I talked to a behaviorist, and she has no clue. I am at my wits end. He Is about 1 1/2 years old. And he is with me all the time. I am retired, so he is rarely alone.

Hmmm....  sorry, I have no idea.  Maybe catwoman707 is right and he needs a feline friend.   Hopefully someone else will have suggestions/ideas.  Good luck.

I have a yowler, but he only does it when we turn the lights out to go to bed and then calms down.  I think he's looking for our kitty we had put to sleep about 6 months after we adopted him because he never did this before she passed away.  I would suggest to run a feliway diffuser in your home 24/7 and to try Spirit Essences Safe Spaces for Cats.  It's drops you can put into his water, add to his wet food, or rub on his fur. 

Also, try feeding him some yummy wet food just before light's out time.  I know you said you're disabled, but can you operate a laser pointer for him to "chase" or do you have the ability to drag or toss a string or feather wand type toy?  Those might work for play toys.  My kitty LOVES the laser pointer and DaBird, which is a feather wand toy.

Thank you for the information. I have run a diffuser for two months, does not seem to affect him. I also have a laser, feather wands. My problem is that I get tired easily, so tiring him is hard work. I will try it again, however. I cannot have another cat, my land-lord will not allow more than one. Also, I am on disability and cannot afford it. I will be taking him to a vet next, nothing else is working. Thank you to all who have tried to help.