Why doesn't my 9month cat like to Meow?

Question

She almost never meows.She is an indoor cat and is not very affectionate.

Answer 1

Well this isn't a bad thing, you are doing a good job taking care of her, that she isn't complaining. I have cats and they only talk when they are hungry or they want to go through a door

Answer 2

Some cats only meow when they are ill or want something they cannot get to. Other cats meow a lot. We have had many cats over the years and some are "talkers" others are not.

The fact that your cat is only 9 months old is promising for you if you were hoping for a vocal cat. Your cat's personality will continue to change until it is over a year old. At that point it will likely become more affectionate and meow for attention.

Be very consistent with your cat. Choose a time everyday that you give the cat attention, whether it is to brush him/her, play with a favorite toy, etc. Once your routine is established, your cat will come looking for you. And if you don't respond the way the cat expects, you will very likely hear some meowing.

Answer 3

She probably doesn't need anything from you that you aren't already providing. My cat Tgg'r only meows when he wants something like food, a rub, my attention..but it is not a constant thing..just occasionally. The lack of affection could just be her personality. I have always had pets who needed me and were affectionate like a dog. Cats are different...very independent. They want your attention then they will seek it. I have a hard time with that but that is the way cats are! Dogs have Masters and cats have Servants. I am the Servant. He mostly gives me whatever affection there is to be had..an occasional meow, rub against my leg, jump on my lap. Tgg'r is also an indoor cat.

Answer 4

Cats all have very individual personalities. My in laws have a cat that is very affectionate, yet seems to not be able to meow. I have cats that meow constantly, but aren't affectionate. And when it comes to affection a cat can seemingly turn it on and off like a switch. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Answer 5

Cats have personalities. I seem to have the home for cast off cats. My ex-husband's current wife dumped off her sick, mangy, flea bitten beast off at my house. Now? she is happy as can be, flea free, and most generous with her love and affection. My mother did the same thing, only with a cat that she paid way too much money for ($650- its a pure bred Rag Doll) and ended up not liking. The cat is wonderful if a bit slow, she was the runt of the litter. Since moving in with us she talks, meows, plays, and is entirely happy. I have had cats who are noisy and complain all the time and I have had cats who are silent and you never know where they are unless they actually lay on you. Don't complain if the cat is quiet. As for the affection thing? I have had more than one person inform me that cats are like women, its always on their terms. :)

Answer 6

Maybe you are a little biased.
What you got there is a cat -not a dog!
Cats are like one of natures most developed highly deadly silent killers, designed to kill its prey before they realize they been killed - nothing like a clumsy dawg!

So your cat - by nature - doesnt communicate with other cats by sound, but more by gesture. Cats tell whole stories just by blinking eyes, pointing ears, moving the tip of the tail and other signals.
Only some cats -when relaxed and nothing to kill is in range- will be careless enough to let you hear a "purring".

Thats how nature meant it to be.

Now there are a few domesticated cats that got their food in cans for generations and that learned that stupid human can openers dont speak cat-sign, so they got used to "Meow" for the stupid humans to pay attention and not only to signal another cat thats miles out of sight.

And if your cat is really really friendly it will notice you like her "purring" and she will just purr a little louder because you like it so much, just dont expect her to Meow, because thats just not typical for a cat.

Answer 7

Some cats do not meow a whole lot...The only reason why cats meow is they are communicating with you...Like my cats will meow at me if they need or want anything...

Answer 8

shes just shy..cats arent ever really very affectionate. if u want an affectionate animal, get a dof. cats r not affectionate unless u ignore them for a while then theyll purr and b nice to get ur attention

Answer 9

Gee, maybe its hungry, misses its mother, is bored and has no one to talk or play with is sending a secret message to aliens from outer space.. letting other cats know that the coast is clear and there is no one close to the refrigerator.. Looking to fight with a dog, needs to take a peaceful twinkle in or on your ever so soft bed..

Answer 10

my cats meowing eve since i got it .. maybe u just got a loner cat i thought abotu suggesting getting another cat with it but the loner might not like it very much lol