Why does a cat meow?
Cats can meow for many reasons. Certainly, constant, uninterrupted meowing is a nightmare for many cat owners. Why do cats meow? How to deal with cat meowing? In today’s article you will find everything about cat meowing.
Causes of cat meowing
Cats can meow for many reasons. In fact, as a guardian who knows his pet, he should know what the cat means when he makes these characteristic sounds.
Cats meow when:
- they are hungry and want food,
- when they are sick,
- when they are in heat,
- they want to signal something to the guardian, e.g. by asking them to open the door,
- when they are looking for a solution,
- when attacking and defending the young,
- calling the young,
- kittens call their mother like this,
- when they are in danger.
Little kitten meowing
Most often, small kittens meow. This is natural behavior on their part. This is how they call their mother. However, when a small kitten meows constantly, it may be a sign that it may have moved away from its siblings or got lost. In this case, the mother should easily accompany him to the place where he stays with the kittens. However, when there is a situation where a small kitten meows next to its mother and does not want to eat, it is a sign that the toddler may be sick. In this case, keep an eye on your kitten, if it continues to be lethargic, take it to the vet.
What to do to stop the cat from meowing?
If an adult cat meows, demanding something from the guardian, e.g. food, then the best solution is to provide access to food on a continuous basis. However, if the cause is a disease, you should immediately visit a veterinarian for diagnosis and selection of appropriate treatment.
Another reason for persistent cat meowing can be estrus. In this case, the best solution is to castrate or sterilize the pet. The topic of castration and sterilization of cats has already been discussed on the website. More information can be found in the articles “Cat castration”, “Cat sterilization”.
Finally, a cat’s meowing can be for a variety of reasons. We, as guardians, should know what our cat is up to. Always remember that if your cat meows, behaves strangely, or is listless, contact your veterinarian quickly.
