{"id":1001,"date":"2013-02-20T20:23:06","date_gmt":"2013-02-20T20:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cleartheair.com\/blog\/?p=1001"},"modified":"2014-01-13T20:34:31","modified_gmt":"2014-01-13T20:34:31","slug":"the-cats-meow-what-is-your-cat-saying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleartheair.com\/blog\/the-cats-meow-what-is-your-cat-saying","title":{"rendered":"The Cat&#8217;s Meow &#8211; What Is Your Cat Saying?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Cats are great at communicating and use their entire body to tell  you how they feel or what they want. Some may not be too inclined to  vocalize their opinions through a meow, while others may be a chatty  Cathy.<\/h3>\n<p>Every  kitty is born with their own baseline noisiness \u2013 some breeds are  chattier than others such as the Siamese. A large amount of meows in  cats is likely due to human behavior. If a <em><strong>cat meows<\/strong><\/em> because he wants to be fed, he will keep meowing until he gets food. If  food is never given when he meows, he would be less vocal.<\/p>\n<p>It is possible to talk to your cat more to encourage him to talk  back. Reinforce him meowing by giving him something he wants, such as to  open a door or giving him a treat. If your cat talks too much, teach  him to do something that doesn\u2019t involve meowing, such as walk in a  circle, to get a treat. If you give your kitty attention each time he  meows, he will know a <em><strong>meow<\/strong> <\/em>is the key to getting noticed.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind, excessive meowing can sometimes indicate pain, anxiety  or another medical issue. If you are in doubt, consult your  veterinarian.<\/p>\n<p>The following are some reasons why your <em><strong>cat meows<\/strong><\/em>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Illness. The first step is a thorough checkup by your veterinarian.  Numerous diseases can cause a cat to feel hunger, thirst, or pain, all  of which can lead to excessive meowing.<\/li>\n<li>Attention seeking. Despite what some people think, cats don\u2019t like  being alone a lot. Cats often meow to initiate play, petting, or to get  you to talk to them.<\/li>\n<li>Wants food. Some cats meow every time someone walks in the kitchen,  hoping to get a bite. And many cats become very vocal when it gets close  to their feeding times. If this is your problem, don\u2019t feed your cat  when she cries.<\/li>\n<li>Greeting you. Many cats meow when their people come home, or even when they just meet them in the house.<\/li>\n<li>She\u2019s lonely. If your pet spends too many hours a day alone, think  about getting a pet sitter to drop in during the day, or find other ways  to enrich your pet\u2019s life.<\/li>\n<li>A stressed cat. Cats that are experiencing stress often become more  vocal. A new pet or baby, a move or changes to the home, an illness or  the loss of a loved one can turn your cat into a talker.<\/li>\n<li>Aging cats. Cats, just like people, can suffer from a form of mental  confusion, or cognitive dysfunction, as they age. They become  disoriented and often cry plaintively for no apparent reason, especially  at night.<\/li>\n<li>Cats that want to breed. If your cat isn\u2019t spayed or neutered, then  you\u2019re going to hear a lot more noise. Females yowl when in heat, and  males yowl when they smell a female in season. Get your pet spayed or  neutered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cats are great at communicating and use their entire body to tell you how they feel or what they want. Some may not be too inclined to vocalize their opinions through a meow, while others may be a chatty Cathy. 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