Why is my spayed cat yowling, pacing, and scratching her ear?

Hi there and thanks for your post! It sounds like Poppy may be dealing with an infection, either eye or upper respiratory infection. Many cats develop upper respiratory infection symptoms due to herpes virus that they were exposed to as kittens. If the eye is discharging and she is uncomfortable, I would get her examined by the vet to ensure there is nothing serious going on. If this is an infection, your vet can prescribe the appropriate antibiotics / treatments. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns. I am also available via text / phone consultation if needed.

She may be in heat or coming in to heat. Consider havi ng g her examined by your veterinarian. He or she can take a look deep into the ear to diagnose infection (bacterial, fungal or parasites). Her symptoms are very general in nature with multiple potential causes, so a physical exam may be necessary to reach a diagnosis.

I agree with you, it sounds like she’s in heat! I don’t see her age listed, but I see she is not spayed and she’s 4 pounds so I’m assuming she’s a kitten. If she goes outside and is around intact males, she may go into heat a bit earlier than expected, which is usually 6 months. With aar infections cats tend to scratch their ears and shake their head, rather than roll around as you’re describing. If she’s eating normally, I doubt it’s her mouth, but an exam would have to be performed to have a better idea. Allergies would be possible but often don’t start causing an issue until adulthood, and again would be expected to cause itchiness and scratching, redness on the skin, sneezing, etc. If her abnormal behavior continues, take her in. Again I suspect she may be in heat. Good luck with her!

Assuming that Niyla’s vocalization and need for socialization are related to her going into heat, then yes, it is quite likely that having her spayed will help this behavior to improve. There could be other anxiety-related behaviors at play, but I would consider first having her spayed and then watching to see if these issues resolve. If not, it may be worth consulting a veterinary behaviorist or discussing anti-anxiety medication with your vet. I hope this helps and that all goes well!

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 :)

ANy abrupt change in behavior is a good reason to have your cat checked by your vet. Your vet and their staff are trained to gently but effectively restrain and treat your pet without undue stress. If he has something wrong with his ears, the condition could worsen and cause further complications if not seen to, such as ear mites, an infection, allergies causing itching, there are a number of possibilities. Your vet will give him an exam, concentrating on his ears, if there is any debris in them they will sample that for examination under the microscope and, based on these results, will be better able to tell you what is wrong and what the best treatment is for your cat.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Pooki. Yes, she may be painful. Keep her quiet tonight if she is otherwise acting normal. Contact her veterinarian first thing tomorrow to discuss her pain control and what may need to be changed. Do not give her any over-the-counter pain medications as these can be toxic to cats. I hope this information helps.