Cat behavior, problems and causes
Among the pets there are both silent and talkative ones. Some of them isolate themselves with their problem and lie quietly in a corner, while the owner puzzles over what could have happened. And others loudly report an uncomfortable state, however, this situation also drives people crazy.
The main thing is to know that a cat screams for a reason. It is important to detect it and help your pet cope with it. Even if it’s just a whim, you need to evaluate why she’s capricious and show maximum attention.
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Iridescent purring and squeaking
Sounds similar to the chirping of birds are acquired by kittens from early childhood. This is a much more insistent demand than meowing. The mother cat uses them to let her kittens know that they should look at her or follow her. As the cat matures, it will squeak and purr loudly, forcing you to pay attention to something extremely important to it. Squeaks and iridescent purrs can also indicate that your cat is excited.
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Why do kittens scream?
It is difficult for small children to explain what they want, and all demands result in screaming and crying. The same thing happens in the world of cats. Kittens express their feelings by meowing. There may be no reason for this, but most often there are several reasons why a little murka screams. Note that as long as the kittens are close to the mother cat, they are calm . Problems may arise after moving to another family.
- First of all, there is hunger. Kittens grow and develop quite quickly and their bodies require nutrition. It has been noticed that kittens are constantly hungry. Therefore, it is necessary to leave a sufficient amount of food in the bowl and place it in a permanent place so that the baby learns to eat there. Another important point is to always have a bowl of clean water. It should never be empty.
- The second reason for a cat’s cry is a change of environment. Adaptation is a mandatory stage after a kitten arrives in a new home. Even an adult needs to get used to a new place. Everything around is unfamiliar: the atmosphere, the smells. Show more attention to your pet during this period and soon he will stop screaming. Young kittens get used to it faster than adults.
- A kitten may scream, simply asking for attention and affection. Take him in your arms, sit him on your lap and stroke his back. He will calm down and his mood will improve. If he keeps you from sleeping with his screams, then this may be a simple whim; let him go to bed with you and you will sleep peacefully. The kitten can be awakened by hunger. Leave some food in the bowl in the evening.
- The kitten may get scared and scream if it is trapped. Curiosity often leads him to the most secluded places, for example, to a sofa, a duvet cover, or a dark corner. Help him get out and calm him down by picking him up, petting him and talking gently. Believe me, he will understand you.
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Adviсe
The main thing is to try to make sure that the cat spends as much energy as possible in a day. Even if she waited all day for her owner to get home from work, bored at home. Usually in such cases the pet sleeps all day, and when the person returns, the animal begins to frolic. This means that while no one is at home, the cat should be provided with activity in the form of various toys, scratching posts, stairs and houses that it can climb.
It’s also a good idea to use videos from the Internet made specifically for animals - a fly or mouse moves across the screen in them, and the cat enthusiastically catches them.
It is advisable to set up a place for your pet on the windowsill so that he can observe everything that is happening on the street. Well, pay attention to it in the morning and evening - talk to the cat, whenever possible, allow it to participate in household chores, do not forget about caring for the pet. In general, demonstrate an emotional connection with him in every possible way so as not to wonder why the cat meows at night.
You shouldn’t lock your cat in the bathroom or kitchen at night if she could freely walk around these rooms during the day. It will logically strive to regain control over the territory that has become inaccessible.
When nothing helps, and medical causes are excluded, it is better to consult a zoopsychologist. He will determine whether the cat's behavior is the result of severe stress, illness, excess or lack of nutrition.
Why do adult cats scream?
Don't think that your cat is yelling for no reason. It definitely exists and there can be quite a lot of reasons for restless behavior. Of these, the most common ones can be identified.
Lack of attention is the most common reason when a furry lady meows constantly and follows her owner around. Most often, this situation arises if another pet appears in the house. That's when she perceives him as a competitor. Moreover, the owners themselves begin to devote a lot of time and care to the new one, slightly relegating Murka, who was always alone and received all the affection individually, to the background. Over time, this may pass, but don’t forget about it, pay attention too. If she is the only pet in the house and the cat screams at night, then there is no need to indulge these demands.
Buy her a cozy soft house or arrange a seat in an armchair and she will probably understand that you don’t want to play at all in the dark. This is the only way to stop a cat from yelling at night.
With the onset of heat, the cat may scream for the cat. The cat's body is designed in such a way that estrus can happen at any time of the year and the mating instinct cannot be extinguished. There are, however, special supplements that can be bought at a veterinary pharmacy. They will be a good option if the animal is domestic, and you do not want to regularly invite the cat to her, and then mess with the offspring.
And the last reason that a cat yells lies in its upbringing .
But here only the owners are to blame, who indulged all the whims of the fluffy beauty. It has been noticed that often the cause of screaming can be a transition to a different diet. There are specimens that completely refuse new food, scream, but starve. Here the breeders themselves are late with education, they will have to give in. It is impossible to change an adult cat.
Folk remedies
Some cat owners advise feeding their pet in such cases. Because after a heavy meal the cat will become lethargic and sleepy. But, firstly, feeding at night can have a negative impact on digestion - there is a high risk that the animal will become very fat and will continue to wake the owner at night to get food. And secondly, this method does not work on all cats - there are individuals known that, having had enough, begin to scream with triple force, falling silent only closer to dawn.
As you know, cats do not like water and try to avoid contact with it, and some owners take advantage of this. So, against a screaming pet they use a regular flower sprayer. This “weapon” can reach your pet at a distance of up to 5 meters. But the animal, not lacking in intelligence, quickly understands where it is simply impossible to reach it with a stream of water, and continues its concerts from there. If, every time the cat starts yelling at night, you take it to the shower, then the animal can catch a cold.
Many cat owners are discovering their own ways to deal with cat shows. For example, smear sour cream on your pet's face - the animal will immediately stop yelling and start washing itself until it eats every drop. Then he might just get tired of washing his face and go to bed. The method, of course, is quite unique, and there is no guarantee that it will work with every cat. There will definitely be those on whom it will not work. But this once again confirms that you can find an approach to every animal.
Old cat screams
Cats live much shorter than humans and inevitably reach an age when they are considered elderly. Everyone knows how people's character changes with age, and the same thing happens in the cat world. There comes a time when an old cat constantly screams, and the owners begin to panic. Let's understand this behavior.
Most often, an older individual meows from a feeling of loneliness, which worsens just in advanced years. Hormonal levels change, increasing feelings such as melancholy, despondency, the feeling that nothing around is pleasing, and both physical and emotional tone decreases. Right now the pet needs more attention, she demands it with her voice . Accept that you will have to forget about good nights.
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An older cat becomes less independent and increasingly requires you to make decisions for her. She screams and makes it clear that she doesn't know if she wants to play. Try to occupy her with her favorite toy; if she doesn’t respond, then calm her down with affection.
It happens that she yells out of spite, manipulating you. By meowing she calls her owners, expecting that someone will definitely come and fulfill her wishes.
Meowing
This is perhaps the most common sound you will hear from a cat. When an adult cat meows, it almost always means that he wants to convey some information to his person, and not to other cats. Kittens that have just been weaned from their mother need many things, which is why they meow very often. As cats grow older, they are less and less inclined to meow, becoming more independent and easily solving on their own what previously seemed like a problem. But because domestic cats perceive themselves as our eternal children, they continue to meow, sending signals to us, into adulthood. Typically, meowing means your cat needs attention, food, or access to an area. And sometimes it can also mean “Welcome home, man!”
In rare cases, meowing can signal loneliness or even illness. Older cats often meow because their senses of communication with the outside world are failing them, or because they are no longer as agile and agile as they used to be and they need your help. The meows of younger cats can often sound very short, like just “me”. In any case, the cat’s “meow” is an indicator of the mood of your furry ball. And if your cat gives out a whole series of “meows,” she says something like this: “Hey, man, yes, yes, here you are, man, I’m talking to you, look at me, finally, and give me some time!”
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The cat is constantly yelling. What to do?
It’s not pleasant that your pet is constantly yelling. But what to do in this case? Fight or let it slide? First you need to find out the reason, maybe you will find it after all. In fact, cats have few needs: feed her if she’s hungry, cuddle her if she’s bored, play if she’s in a playful mood. It's nothing big for you, but it means so much to the animal.
Perhaps it’s enough for the cat to buy a new toy, treat or vitamins.
On your part, of course, attention and a little patience are required. It just seems that she is indignant constantly and for no reason. They exist, but they are probably not on the surface. Start with yourself; screams and high-pitched meows may be the result of the upbringing that you have instilled in the animal from the age of a kitten. A spoiled pet behaves no better than a spoiled child.
Purring
This is perhaps the most beautiful sound a cat makes. Deep, soft guttural vibrations indicate that your pet is in excellent spirits. Lightly stroking the fur of a cat dozing off on your lap - and now you hear a quiet purr, expressing complete satisfaction with what is happening and harmony with the world.
In rare cases, purring may mean that your cat is very excited about something. A person in such situations usually begins to whistle or nervously drum their fingers on surfaces. How to recognize if your cat is uncomfortable? Body language will help you: if the animal’s ears are flattened and the posture is tense, then purring expresses concern.
How do cats meow when they have various diseases?
Veterinary medicine knows a lot of cat diseases, and each of the diseases not only has its own symptoms, but also causes the animal to react differently to pain:
- if there are worms in the body, intoxication occurs (worms often annoy kittens), causing the animal to scream pitifully and tremble all over;
- if the animal experiences pain and meows before, after or during bowel movements, this means that the pet has a disease of the urinary system or intestines;
- meowing, turning into a scream, accompanied by slight trembling, indicates a spinal injury;
- the animal rushes around the room, shakes its head, constantly scratches its face with its paw and does not stop meowing - the cat has an allergy or a tick;
- hoarse, weak meowing is a sign of a viral disease;
- a dangerous serious illness in a cat is accompanied by a lack of appetite and continuous meowing.
If there are worms in the body, cats begin to meow constantly
How to understand meowing: what to do
To understand what exactly your pet wants, listen to the cat’s voice, notes of intonation, pay attention to where you are called, how the tail and ears move. It is intonation and gestures that transform the same “meow” into different meanings. It is enough just to watch the animal to understand what it wants.
Listen, and you will hear, in addition to “meow,” there are a lot of other sounds - g, sh, n, f, x, r, v, about 15 in total. Intonations can be pleading, plaintive, demanding, joyful, angry.
If you are careful, you will notice that the cat licks not only when he has eaten deliciously or has gotten dirty, but also at a moment of puzzlement and discomfort, for example, when he has been scolded.
Signs of aggression are also easy to notice - constricted pupils, erect fur, an irritated loud “meow”.
Short, quiet “meows” combined with purring and stomping on the soft parts of your body indicate deep satisfaction and happiness from communicating with you.
Did you know? The most talkative cats are Siamese, Oriental, and Cornish Rex.
Your main actions in case of meowing are affection, feeding, and in special cases, going to the veterinarian.
The tendency to meow depends on the breed
Attention! In addition to the character of the animal, its tendency to talk is also influenced by its belonging to a particular breed.
Don't be surprised why the Siamese cat meows constantly - her genes force her to do so. By the way, Siamese are the most talkative of all breeds.
Constant meowing also depends on the breed of cat
Bengal and Abyssinian cats often love to meow, and louder, and the Kurilian Bobtail is not far behind them. When choosing a pet, pay attention to the breed; the silence in the house largely depends on it.
