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Cats do most of their meowing when they want something, but they do occasionally meow to say hello. (Mine usually meows ‘hello’ when I get home from work. Though if I’m late it’s usually more of a ‘Where the hell have you been? I’m starving’ than a friendly hello!).
It is estimated that cats have approximately 100 vocal sounds and that they reserve all of them for
communication with their owners. (They very rarely meow at other cats.) It may take a while, but
if you listen to the different types of meows, you will begin to realize what each one means (much
like the different cries of a baby). As I mentioned before, they usually meow when they want something.
and the most common reasons for meowing is to say:
- I’m hungry
- I want to go out
- I want to enter
- I want some attention
- Aid!
Each of these meows will be different, and some are easier to understand than others. The “I’m hungry” meow is usually easy to resolve, as cats are quite good at standing by their empty food bowl or in the cupboard where their food is kept when they make this noise.
All sounds should be evaluated along with your cat’s body language and facial expression.
Over time, as you become more familiar with your kitten, you will be able to recognize what each meow means. If all else fails, just ask them what they want!
constant meowing
Some species of cats meow a lot more than others (for example, the Siamese), but they all do it to get your attention.
And while most only do it when they want something in particular, some cats just meow constantly and for no apparent reason. This can be a major problem, especially if it happens at night or early in the morning when you’re trying to sleep.
stop meowing constantly
First, make sure your cat isn’t meowing due to an illness or medical issue. cats meow at
communicate, not only to demand things, so the disease must be ruled out first.
However, most cats that meow constantly are doing so because they are trying to tell you something. Keep in mind that your cat is not meowing just to annoy you and the quicker you can figure out the
reasons for the noise, the faster it will stop. Here are some things you can try:
- Feed regularly. Try to feed your cat at set times/regular intervals so that he can anticipate when he will eat next. You can also try leaving dry cat food/biscuits out for your cat to munch on when hungry. However, if your cat has a tendency to overeat, this may not be a good idea.
- Install a cat flap. Most cats can never decide if they want to be inside or outside. My cat is in heaven during the summer when I can leave the back door open and he can come and go as he pleases. If your cat is always in and out, a cat flap is a great option. They are pretty cheap and easy to install and you buy ones that have magnets so only YOUR cat can get in.
- Play. Some cats meow a lot because they want attention and affection. Pet and play with your cat frequently to prevent her from feeling lonely or neglected.
- Discipline. Don’t let your cat drive you into the corner with excessive meowing, take charge. He can ignore them, which will eventually cause them to stop if he doesn’t give up (very hard to do!) Or he can try the old favorites of a squirt with a spray of water or a firm ‘NO’ and clapping hands. Eventually, your kitty will realize that constant meowing won’t get her anywhere. Make sure to remember to praise your cat and give her extra attention when she’s not meowing.