When a cat doesn’t meow during the day and meows at night, the most likely reason is that the cat feels lonely at night, so it howls. In this way, it wants to attract the owner’s attention and get the owner’s company. The owner can gently stroke the cat and keep it within the owner's field of vision. ​​​​​​

Cats will also howl at night during the estrus period. This is the cat’s behavior of seeking a mate. The owner may consider taking the cat to be neutered after the estrus period is over, or breeding the cat.