![]() ![]() When they meow, they often get what they want, so it becomes a learned behavior. Learned behavior: Sometimes, we unwittingly teach our cats to talk. While mating, cats can let out some ear-piercing screams, commonly known as caterwauling.Īttention/saying hi: Meowing is a sure-fire way for many cats to get attention, so they will use it as a greeting and expect you to respond. Mating habits: Animals in heat can be extremely vocal, particularly during mating season. Vocal breeds include Siamese, Bengals, Sphynx, and Tonkinese, as well as mixed breeds containing some of these lineages. This is sometimes accompanied by hissing.īreed trait: Some cat breeds simply “talk” more than others. Stressed or scared: It is very common for cats that are stressed or frightened to meow, especially if they are in your car on the way to the veterinary hospital. ![]() Lonely or bored: Although it isn’t as common as dogs that bark when lonely, some cats will meow if they are lonely or feeling bored and want attention. If the bowl needs cleaning, they will meow to alert you of this. Hunger: Cats that are hungry (or think they are hungry!) will try to get your attention with meows, sometimes trying to “lead” you to their bowl or food storage area.Įmpty/dirty water bowl: Likewise, thirsty cats-or those that want the faucet turned on-will meow at the water source. Many deaf and blind cats will meow loudly and repeatedly. These cats can develop odd behaviors such as excessive, very persistent meowing.ĭeafness/losing hearing or sight: Many cats that previously relied on vision or hearing as part of their communication process will become increasingly vocal when they lose these senses. ![]() Often, they will eat more than normal but will still lose weight.įeline cognitive dysfunction: As cats age, they can develop syndromes that are similar to Alzheimer’s. These cats can be exceptionally vocal as well as restless. Cats with an overactive thyroid are often on “high drive,” and they can have secondary hypertension in addition to thyroid disease. Hyperthyroidism: This is a common condition in senior cats. Kidney disease: This is not a common cause of excessive meowing, but some cats with kidney disease do sometimes seem more restless and vocal than other cats, especially on the “bad days.” These cats often also have a decreased appetite and increased thirst. Urinary issue: Although some cats will “announce” that they have successfully used the litter box, other cats will only meow in or around the box if they are uncomfortable while urinating or defecating. If something is significantly painful, it might be a sharp, ear-piercing cry. Pain: Cats that are uncomfortable will often be restless and meow. It would be like a cat asking, “Why does my human talk”?īut if your cat is starting to meow a lot more than normal, there’s a reason behind it, and a little detective work will often help identify the likely possibilities. As such, there are a lot of reasons they vocalize. Meowing serves as a cat’s major source of communication. Let’s take a look at what might be causing these changes and when you should be concerned. It seems like it’s nonstop now, and you’re starting to wonder if this is normal. Even when your cat is sitting all alone, they start belting out the meows. You may have not noticed how often your cat meows, or exactly what it sounds like, but lately it seems like suddenly they always have something to say. ![]()
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