My Cat Constantly Meows For Attention

Some cats notably siamese meow more than others says dr.

My cat constantly meows for attention. My cat has always been a talkative animal but her insistent meowing has been worse recently than ever before. It s not a talkative friendly cry it s a desperate sounding cry for attention. The cat will soon learn that meowing doesn t get him anything in fact he might not like your response at all. So if you think that your cat seems to be meowing more often see your veterinarian.

Your cat is meowing due to loneliness or boredom. Some cats in fact are very vocal and use meows all the time while others do not. Cats are good at hiding illnesses and meowing or making noise without showing interest in food could be a sign of a health problem that needs attention. Loud meowing or crying sometimes accompanied by other attention seeking behavior.

Cats crave attention and the last thing they want is to be ignored. Excessive vocalization in cats is more common at night although some old cats vocalize at any time. Sami has always been much quieter when living in a household with another cat but now sami cries constantly anytime my boyfriend or i are home. If you want to cut down on attention seeking meows stop responding when it happens.

Cats use their meows as a means to express their emotions so pay attention to these specific meows to let you know just exactly what your kitty is trying to say. Because causes for both of these behaviors can be either physical or emotional or both you need to do some homework on possible causes. Constant cat meowing could indicate an overactive thyroid kidney disease problems urinating or a host of other health issues. The idea of a cat yowling at all hours of the night and waking up the house may sound funny but senior cats who begin to yowl like this may be suffering from something serious and treatable.

Single cats who are very closely bonded with their caretakers are particularly susceptible to loneliness or boredom. Cats often meow to initiate play petting or to get you to talk to them. And it s likely your feline will also use meowing to train you to do his bidding in the middle of the night like mine has. To get your attention duh.

Jeff levy a manhattan based veterinarian and certified veterinary acupuncturist. Generally meowing is not a cause for concern. This kind of constant cat. Do not be tempted to shout at your cat or tell it to be quiet that is just giving it attention.

Only give her attention when she s. A change in how frequently your cat meows can be one of the first signs a cat is not feeling well. One of the most common complaints about cat behavior is their excessive vocalization.