Cats meow most often to greet people, get attention, ask for food or to be let in or outside. If your cat is meowing, it’s trying to communicate its wants and needs, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Cats also don’t meow to other cats - that function is reserved for their two-legged friends. Older house cats do the same with their guardians, but feral cats tend to outgrow meowing. Kittens meow to get their mothers' attention. Now, the common household kitty meows to get its owner’s attention.
Before cats began living alongside humans as pets, they communicated with each other using their sense of smell or by urinating or rubbing against trees, LiveScience reports. Why does my cat bite me? What can I do to stop them? What you need to know. How to trim your cat's nails: Follow these tips from a vet expert for the best results In short, they are not trying to annoy you, and in fact, there could be several explanations for why your cat is meowing. Here’s what your cat is trying to tell you, and what to do if the meowing becomes too much. If your cat is meowing more than normal, you may wonder why. Excessive meowing can be a headache for guardians of these furry friends. The third originated in the 1920s and means that something is enjoyable or desirable.īut cat owners know that a real cat’s meow can sometimes be neither enjoyable nor desirable.
The English language is riddled with phrases relating to cats - “the cat’s pajamas,” “it’s raining cats and dogs” and “the cat’s meow,” to name a few. Wondering about the cat’s meow? No, we’re not talking about the 2001 Kirsten Dunst flick.
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