cat crying out at night !!

by kitty
(maryland)

Hello, my cat Shnooky has been waking up at night and meowing every few hours. I usually find him drinking at his water bowl. Then when I come down he seems to stop. Does this sound like a serious problem? Also a few times they have peed on the bathroom rugs. I'm not sure which cat is doing it. As well as pooping in son's room. I clean litter box each day. There 11 years old. They never use to have accidents. I am wondering if mabey he has a kidney stone. Can cat's get these? Sincerely, Kitty. (No pun intended, it's really my name). Thanks for your assistance.

Answer by Kate
crying during the night is very common and not something to worry about. basically night time is when a cat is most active. No one really knows why they cry at night it is assumed that it is to get your attention for a game or some petting, after all they are awake so why arn't you.

The peeing etc is a complex problem and if not caused by a urinery infection is behavioral. Please read my pages on this site about cat urine etc it will help you to understand all the possible causes..