Why is my 5-month-old female kitten suddenly meowing and rolling?

Hi there. If Lily is a young cat (around 8-9 months to a year old) and is not spayed, it's likely that she's in heat. These are all normal behaviors for a cat during her heat cycle. If this is the case, having her spayed should resolve these issues.

It is quite likely she is in heat, especially if she is also calling or shouting loudly. If you do not want kittens, be sure to keep her indoors and isolated from any unneutered male cats until you can have her spayed

This behavior sounds like a female cat in heat. If you would like to post some photos of the genital area we can help you determine the sex of the kitten appropriately. If is best to have her spayed as soon as possible if she is a female. https://www.petcoach.co/article/spaying-ovariohysterectomy-the-benefits-in-cats/ http://www.humanesocietymiami.org/low-cost-spay-and-neuter/ http://thecatnetwork.org/help-a-cat/spayneuter/meow-mobile/

It is possible that Kaleo is going into heat. Cats can go into heat from six months of age, but it can occur sooner. Going into heat would cause this behavior. If you don't want her to have kittens, I recommend keeping her indoors at times unless her heat is over (usually one to two weeks), and I would then have her spayed after the heat passes to prevent this behavior in the future and to keep her from having kittens.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Starting her heat cycle in a unspayed female cat is the most common reason for increased vocalization. Other possible causes are: she sees other cats outside (territorial), anxiety (cats outside, starting heat, changes to house hold), attention seeking, or medical issue. I would close the blinds temporarily, provide environmental enrichment (cat trees, interactive cat toys, lazer pointer, play with her) and consider spaying her. You can also consider a Vet exam to be sure it isn't a medical condition. If she is otherwise fine, I hope that is improves with time and some of the above. Have a great day!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Nylah. Based on her age, she may be in heat. The behavior you described is common. However, it is best to see a veterinarian to be sure. I hope this information helps!

Since Pusen is not spayed yet, I'm wondering if she may be in heat - this is a very common cause of excessive vocalization in female cats, especially if she is also rolling around on the ground and yowling. Female cats stay in season almost constantly unless they are pregnant, so if you think this may be the problem, I would recommend having her spayed as soon as you are able to - this should resolve the excessive meowing if it is related to her heat cycle :)