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We are conveniently located on 30th Avenue N in St. Petersburg, Florida

Ph: (727) 896-7127

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Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday:
Morning - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Afternoon
- 1:30pm to 6pm
Saturday: 8:00 to 12:00pm
Sunday CLOSED
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St Pete Veterinary Center
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Sunday, 01 August 2010
Vocalizing

My cat keeps meowing!

Vocalization is a normal way for cats to communicate with their owners. This behavior can be problematic especially if it occurs excessively and/or at night when owners are trying to sleep.  

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  Common reasons for vocalization:
  • Underlying medical conditions including pain, discomfort, hyperthyroidism and senility
    • Consult one of our veterinarians to accurately diagnose and treat the underlying cause of vocalization
  • Sexual behavior in intact cats, both male and female
  • Anxiety due to a variety of causes such as presence of a new pet or family member
    • Consult one of our veterinarians for tips on desensitizing your cat to the anxiety causing stimulus
  • Feline aggression
  • Attention-seeking behavior
    • This behavior develops when the owner rewards the cat for vocalizing ( for example, the owner responds by feeding or playing with the cat)
    • Provide daily interactive play when the cat is not vocalizing
    • Remove all rewards for vocalizing
    • Time is required for your cat to learn that vocalizing will not result in a reward 
  • Breed related behavior in Siamese cats
    • Siamese cats vocalize more than any other breed of cats
    • Frequent vocalization is normal in this breed
    Please contact our veterinarians at Animal Medical Hospital in Saint Petersburg, Florida (FL) at 727-896-7127 for more information.
 
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