Cats Meowing: Why They Do It, What It Means, And How To Stop Unwanted Meows

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Cats do most of their meowing when they want something, but occasionally they meow to say hello. (Mine usually meows ‘hi’ when I get home from work. Although 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 rarely meow at other cats.) It may take a while, but,
If you listen to the different types of meows, you will begin to grasp what each one means (a lot
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:

  • I am hungry
  • I want to go out
  • I want to enter
  • I want some attention
  • Help!

Each of these meows will be different and some are easier to understand than others. The “I’m hungry” meow is usually easy to understand, as cats are pretty good standing next to their empty food bowl or food cupboard when they make this noise.

All sounds should be evaluated in conjunction 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, ask them what they want!

Constant meow

Some species of cats meow much more than others (for example, Siamese), but all do it to get your attention.
And while most 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 occurs at night or early in the morning when you are trying to sleep.

Stop contant meow

First of all, make sure your cat is not meowing due to an illness or medical problem. The cats meow at
communicate, not just to demand things, so the disease should be ruled out in the first place.

However, most cats that meow constantly do so because they are trying to tell you something. Keep in mind that your cat does not meow just to annoy you and as quickly as you can figure out the
noise reasons, 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 again. You can also try leaving dry cat food / biscuits so your cat can nibble when hungry. However, if your cat has a tendency to overeat, this may not be wise.
  • Install a cat hatch. 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 wants. 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.
  • Touch. Some cats meow a lot because they want attention and love. Pet and play with your cat frequently to prevent him from feeling lonely or abandoned.
  • Discipline. Don’t let your cat lead you around the curve with excessive meows, take charge. You can ignore them, which will eventually cause them to stop if you don’t give in (very hard to do!) Or you can try old favorites from a squirt with a spray of water or a firm ‘NO’ and a pat of the hands. Over time, your kitty will realize that constant meowing will get her nowhere. Make sure you remember to praise your cat and pay more attention to it when it is not meowing.

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