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How to calm my unneutered male cat yowling at female cats outside?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | unneutered | 6 lbs

My cat Archie is about 6-7 months old. He's yowling and won't stop meowing super loud. I saw a girl cat outside my apt when I got home. He isn't fixed yet, still on waiting list. What can I do to calm him down? I live in a small apartment complex and my neighbors hate me currently. Also, I need to sleep as I'm a full time student and work. Help!!

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Dr. Elizabeth

Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on November 10th, 2017

It may be difficult to distract Archie. You can try playing with him for 20-30 minutes daily and this will make him tired. You can try the Feliway diffuser as the pheromones may help to calm him. You can also try blocking the windows so he cannot see the other cat. Lastly get him a tall cat tree with a hide box on the top. This new object may prove more tempting to him than seeing the other cat. Thank you for using Pet Coach!
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