Typically, cats will initially vocalize more and for longer periods of time before they finally give up. During this time, you must continue to ignore the cat. If you give in, your cat will learn that louder and longer vocalization is the only way to reliably get your attention.
In addition to ignoring the attention-seeking behavior, reward your cat for performing a more appropriate behavior. This behavior could be sitting quietly in front of you, touching you to ask for something or simply being quiet. All Rights Reserved. Privacy bestfriends. Share Tweet Email Print. Often accompanying the hiss are random snarls and growls, usually indicative of fear, anger or territorial threat.
A snarling or growling cat will have the classic defensive body posture—puffed up fur, arched back, ears back, tail twitching. Some cats are by nature more talkative than others.
As a general rule, shorthaired cats tend to be more talkative and outgoing than longhaired felines. And if you are looking for an instinctively chatty kitty, consider certain breeds of Asian origin.
These include:. These breeds tend to be on the quieter side. But breed-specific guidelines are not failsafe; you could end up with a noisy Persian or a silent Siamese!
And the two of you will be able to have a nice, friendly cat chat whenever the mood suits! Is your cat especially chatty at night? Click here to learn more about pesky night time meowing.
Easy unsubscribe links are provided in every email. By: Steve Duno. Meow Perhaps the most commonly heard cat sound, the meow of an adult cat is almost exclusively used to communicate with humans, and not other cats. Purr Perhaps the most enjoyable and hypnotic of cat sounds, the purr is a soft, deep, throaty rumble, most often made when your cat is in the best of moods. Chirps, Trills, and Chirrups Learned in kittenhood, these birdlike utterances are slightly more declarative than a meow.
Chatter You might have heard your cat chatter her teeth while longingly staring out a window at a sparrow or squirrel in a tree. Yowl Unlike the reasonably happy, searching sound of a meow, the yowl is a longer, more drawn-out moan that denotes, worry, discomfort, territorial concern or mating issues. Scream If the un-spayed female is outdoors, her caterwauling will draw in a male, whereupon mating will surely occur.
One reason a cat will meow is to greet someone. This is often a short meow or mew to say hello. This meow is your cat telling you that she is happy or interested in you arriving home.
Depending on the cat, the meow may indicate happiness or excitement. Another reason a cat may meow is to announce their presence. Often you see this in situations where a cat comes out of a spot they were hiding or sleeping in, or if a cat is thinking about exploring a new bedroom or open door. This announcement meow helps them gauge whether to pursue something they are interested in.
They are usually waiting for a positive response to their feeler meows. Talking to them in a gentle, loving voice may encourage them to explore if they are anxious to check out a new area or object.
The third reason why cats meow is to demand that you pay attention to something. Not all cats will do this, but many do. The meaning behind this meow can range from wanting to be fed to wanting attention or for you to let them out of a room they accidentally got stuck in. Often when they are demanding things, cats will meow multiple times or give a long, drawn out meow. If you suspect that your cat is meowing to demand something, check their food, water, litter box, and bedding area to make sure that all are in an appropriate state.
Often your cat will walk you over to see what they are complaining about. A cat can also meow because they are scared, anxious, or in pain. When does meowing become excessive? All cats are going to meow to some extent—this is normal communication behavior. But some cats meow more than their pet parents would like.
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