Meowing cats and non-meowing cats
There are cats that meow a
lot and cats that don't meow. When do cats meow? This time, we will
introduce cats that meow and cats that do not meow, which is one of the
characteristics of cats. We will talk about the reasons why cats meow,
what to do when they do not stop meowing, the characteristics of meowing, and
the relationship with the estrous period.
What is the difference
between meowing cats and non-meowing cats?
When playing Nekobora, you will meet various cats. Even siblings born from
the same mother and father have completely different colors and patterns. In the case of cats, there are quite a few same wombs with different fathers,
so it's genetically impossible for siblings to have this color and pattern, but
they're probably brothers. You can also judge.
They have different personalities. Some siblings have similar
personalities, even if they are completely different in color and pattern,
while others are completely different. Cats are very unique, and that may
be part of their charm. This time, we will introduce one such
personality, a cat that meows and a cat that does not meow. When do cats
meow?
Some cats do not
meow due to their personality
Some cats are born to meow a lot, while others rarely meow, i.e., have poor
vocalizations. Some cats don't meow of their own accord, others don't know
how to meow, can only hoarsely, or try to meow with their mouths open but can't
make a sound. There may be a physical problem, but it seems that cats who
are not good at being dependent on others tend not to meow.
But I want to be spoiled just because it doesn't cry, and I have something I
want to tell you. If you live with a cat that doesn't meow, read their silent body language.
Why do cats meow in the first place?
Cat meowing can be broadly classified into five categories:
1. When communicating a request2. When you want to be spoiled
3. When you need help and can only cry
4. When you are afraid or worry
5. Cause unknown
Basically, a cat without an
owner is in danger of being attacked by making a sound, so the mother cat
teaches it not to meow when it is young. However, when cats come to live
with humans, they learn that meowing allows them to fulfill their wishes and
control their owners.
Cats are smart animals with the intelligence of a 2-3-year-old child, and they
have a particularly high ability to learn things that are convenient for them,
and on the contrary, they have the ability to forget (pretend to have
forgotten) things that are not convenient for them.
For example, when I cried, I was able to get food, I was able to pay attention
to myself, I was playing with others, I was cared for, and I was spoiled. , I learned
that if I cry, I can do something from the experience of being helped when I
was involved in some kind of accident.
Possible causes when a cat won't stop meowing, maybe it's a sign of a spoiled child?
There are cats that are quiet during the day, but start meowing at night or
early in the morning, and never stop meowing. I'm sure there are some
requests, but my stomach is full and the toilet is clean. If you pamper
him and play with him a lot, he will quiet down, but he will start crying again
in less than half an hour.
If you leave them alone, saying they don't mind if they cry, they will cry more
and more, and they won't stop crying. Late at night or early in the
morning, you yourself may be sleep deprived and may be a nuisance to your
neighbors.
If your cat stops meowing,
the first thing to do is observe it. Check for any pain or abnormalities
anywhere in the body. How's your appetite? Are you pooping and peeing
properly? Is there anything nearby that makes your cat feel anxious or
stressed?
If your physical condition seems fine, try to imagine why. Has anything
changed in your home? moved? Did you rearrange your
furniture? Got a new family member? I've even washed my cat's bed and
it started meowing. However, if it starts to cry due to some change, it
will naturally subside in about two weeks. There may be other reasons for
the continued squealing.
What to do when you are worried about your cat meowing at night
Humans may not understand why cats keep meowing, but it is true that many cats
start meowing late at night or early in the morning. Cats that live with
humans will adapt to their lifestyle patterns, but instinctively they are
active from midnight to early morning. It may be the reason why they keep
howling like a wild instinct that they cannot control.
However, if you have a one-on-one relationship with someone who loves you only or a cat that is compatible with you, and you find something that matches that
cat, then the barking will go away like a lie.
For 15 to 20 minutes before going to bed, let the cat play with its favorite
toy until it is exhausted, and put a little dry food on the plate just before
going to bed. I have.
Maybe that cry is due to the "estrous period"?
Since castration and
sterilization operations have already been completed, you may not even imagine
that they are crying in heat, but in the case of females, when the ovaries are
removed, some of the cells accidentally adhere, from there, the ovaries may
have regenerated and a pseudo-estrous period may have come.
When a cat is in a good mood, there are characteristics of meowing, such as a
high tone of voice, short meowing, overall lightness, and purring together.
Conversely, when I'm in a bad mood, it's a low growl, a high soprano that seems
to erupt from the top of my head, or a constant, long, pulling sound.
The conversation is established if you reply to the cry when you are in a good
mood.
Cat: meow
me: huh?
Cat: Nah
Me: Nah
If the conversation continues like this, you will feel even closer to the cat.
Either way, it's best to treat meowing as part of your cat's personality and
not take it too seriously.