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Why Do Cats Meow?

Why do cats meow? The short answer is that cats meow to communicate. Scientists believe that cats meow to "talk" to humans.



So how does meowing develop?

Kittens meow when they are alone or hungry, and want to attract their mothers' attention. Interestingly, adult cats rarely meow to each other.

Why adult cats don't meow to each other?

Experts believe that cats develop a relationship with humans similar to that of a parent and child, and remember that kittens communicate with their mother through meowing. So, cats use this unique vocalization to "talk" with their "human moms and dads", and to express their needs and wants.

Cats meow to...

  • Get attention

  • Welcome their humans

  • Ask for food

  • Make their presence known

  • Be let in or out

  • Show their appreciation

  • Express anxiety

Some cats may meow if they are anxious. One of my cats meows during thunderstorms. He sometimes meows when he's alone (or thinks he's alone).

Cats also use a high-pitched yowl to attract a mate. That's one of the rare instances in which a cat meows to another cat.

Do all meows sound the same?

Experts and cat lovers agree that not all meows sound the same. Apparently, cats have learned to use different sounds for different purposes. For instance, the meow to ask for food will sound differently than the meow they direct to birds and other animals.

Here's an article about how cats meow.

Here are some videos of meowing cats, brought to you in affiliation with YouTube.

Videos of cats meowing

Orange cat meowing… He meows and purrs at the same time. So cute.



More meowing cats

This is another meowing cat. I think he’s asking for food.



This kitty has very strong lungs.



So now you know why cats meow. For more articles about cats, visit the links below.

Go here to watch more videos of cats meowing.


Related Pages

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Why do cats purr? Learn about it here

How do cats purr? This article answers your question


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