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As cats age one of the more typical behavioral complaints reported to veterinarians is why cats vocalize or howl, acting extremely restless at night. While cats do go through senile geriatric changes, these kinds of behaviors commonly suggest an underlying illness or disease.
Many elder cats who vocalize such as this commonly experience from high blood pressure. This high blood pressure can be a main issue or secondary to kidney, thyroid, or heart disease. It is important to have your elder feline examined as well as blood pressure measured. With early detection high blood pressure can be affectively managed with medications like Norvasc (Amlodipine). If untreated, high blood pressure in cats may lead to unexpected blindness as well as other interior organ damage.