Actually I think the oldest cat was 36! Quite elderly!



Anyhow, many experts believe cats wail when then begin to lose their hearing because they are using the echo as a sonar effect - which is why your cat may be wailing in the kitchen. It sort of helps him figure out where he is.



I've had two cats live to be quite elderly and both developed this problem in their later years. Both cats were also deaf, although it took me a while to figure out how far gone their hearing was. Both cats also seemed to be comforted when I came out and petted and reassured them.



If there is a way you can block off the kitchen and other echoey rooms, perhaps this will help you get some rest.



Since the others have already told you to speak to the vet, I'll just second that!



Good luck.
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Smile, it will make them wonder what you are up to!

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• 17 year old wailing cat - MyBelle, Tue Aug 12 10:45:28 2003
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