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Does Your Cat Meow Too Much?
from:When you hear your cat meowing excessively, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Your cat is hungry, right? Often, this is the case, but not always. Excessive meowing by your cat can also indicate a number of other problems.
If your cat is meowing too much, try to determine if they are having some other discomfort. It's possible they're experiencing a medical problem, or they may be bored, or your cat may just want to spend some time with you. Of course, they could be hungry, but always satisfying their hunger when it's not their regular meal time is not a good habit to get into.
One way to train your cat when it's verbalizing too much is to ignore them, and then when they are quiet, give them a reward in order to let your cat know this is good behavior. Cats are smart creatures and giving in when your cat is noisy may contribute to bad behavior and this is something you want to avoid, otherwise the relationship could become unsatisfactory for both cat and owner. One thing is certain, a content cat will find many ways to keep itself occupied, which means they will do less meowing.
Emotions play a major role in the behavior of your cat. In many cases, we are unable to recognize their emotions, such as fear, grief, compassion, and jealousy. However, these emotions are just as real for your cat as they are for a human. A cat will grieve if it loses it's owner just as we do if we lose a loved one. Cats also have compassion for other cats and can be very jealous if they have to share their owner, home, toys, eating and watering dishes with other pets. So take a look at your cat's emotions because they could be the root cause for their excessive meowing.Are they hurt, or sick, or perhaps you're not giving them enough attention, which is something a cat needs. A cat's emotions will determine whether they are satisfied with where they are, whom they are with, and what they are doing. Training a cat to stop their excessive meowing is not always easy; it does take time and patience. However, as with children, it's important to teach them good behavior so they don't cling to bad habits that could drive you crazy.
If you find that your cat needs more attention, then try setting up a playtime and area for them, using strings, balls, catnip items or other simple home made items. This will help develop good behavior for the times that you are away, busy or don't have time to spend with your cat. If possible, try to spend time with your cat at about the same time each day. A good time is when you come home from work because this will maintain a regular playtime your cat will look forward to and it will also help you to relax and leave your work stress behind.
Purring is one way a cat lets you know they're content. However, be beware that not all purring indicates good purrs. Cats also purr if they're ill, sick, or dying. So pay close attention. Her purring may also be warning you that she is feeling threatened by other animals.
On the other hand, if your cat stops purring it could also indication your cat is sick with a virus. In some cases, when cats get older they may stop purring or the purring is so soft you're unable to hear any sound. If in doubt as to the cause of the seeming disappearance of purring, it never hurts to have your cat checked over by your veterinarian to try to trace the cause.
Finally, try to remember that a cat is a living creature that experiences emotions very similar to any human. The only difference is they don't speak our language, so it may take a little more effort and attention to discover the cause of bad habits such as excessive meowing. However, with patience and careful observation, a root cause can usually be determined and a solution found that with satisfy the needs of both yourself and your feline companion.
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Glenn Cutforth is a writer, eBook publisher and graphic designer.
Visit his websites at: The Complete Cat.com and How To Classics.com
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