Wail like a feline on heat (9)

I believe the answer is:

caterwaul

(Other definitions for caterwaul that I've seen before include "Howl like a feline" , "Howl like cat" , "Sound catty" , "Sound of moggy" , "shrill howl" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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