Why is kitten meowing so much

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Normal increases in vocalization occur during mating season when female cats are in heat and male cats compete for access to them. One good reason to spay or neuter your cats is to eliminate this cacophony. Increases in vocalization are also common when there are changes in the household, such as a move to a new place or a change from being an outdoor to an indoor pet.

In these cases, the increases in vocalization may be transient. Certain cat breeds, notably the Siamese, vocalize more than others. The most common cause of excessive vocalization is attention-seeking, a learned behavior. Many cats learn to meow to signal their wish to go outside or be fed. They communicate mostly by facial expressions and body language cues like movement of the ears and positioning of the tail.

Cats also use scent as a form of communication among themselves. Alas, humans are a little less bright in understanding these body language cues so kittens must use verbal means of communicating with their humans, hence they meow. There are a number of variations to the meow which represent different messages. If you have a kitten who greets you when you arrive then you are lucky! This means kitten wants you to do something for her. She may want you to play with her, give her food or treats, or wants you to open the door for her so she can go out or come in.

A worried or annoyed kitten will make a lower-pitched, long and drawn out meow. This is sort of a complaining meow — either food and water bowl has been empty for too long or the litterbox needs cleaning right now. This is also the sound of an anxious meow telling you that kitten may be stressed or confused.

Kittens usually vocalize this type of meow when they have been left alone by themselves all day. A new kitten who is feeling scared or overwhelmed by the unfamiliar surrounding may also emit this type of meow. A cat crying for attention will require something different than a cat crying in pain.

Here are a few of the most common reasons cats meow continually and how you can get a cat to stop meowing so much. The problem: If your cat spends long hours at home alone, she may be lonely. While kitties are not the most social animals, they do enjoy company from time to time.

Your cat may greet you when you come back home or consistently meow when she walks in the room. Some cats like to mimic humans and join in regular conversations, too. You can get a kitty condo or interactive toys.

You can also put a bird feeder outside her favorite window to attract birds and provide hours of entertainment, or play a video created just for cats on YouTube. The problem: Is your cat crying nonstop anytime someone enters the kitchen?

You can also try using an automatic feeder, which releases a portion of food at a set time every day. The problem: Some kitties meow at you when they want attention. Cats enjoy being around people and may start talking when they want you to play or pet them.