Why in the world do cats the world over respond to the words "kitty kitty kitty"? I mean, what is THAT all about?! I'm telling you, this THE greatest mystery in the world today! After all, we've got nothing better to think about.....
but seriously, I've always wondered this. There isn't one word all dogs know, but my goodness -- cats everywhere look at you when you call "kitty kitty kitty." When I was in Thailand, I tried it, and by golly, if it wasn't true....
Okay. I'm going to start thinking about that little skirmish in the...what is it?...the middle west.....east?....again.......
..........sigh.............
2006-08-08 12:42:48 · 11 answers · asked by BreadCollision 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Well one thing is that just about every time they hear those magic words, something good happens--they get fed, they get petted, or some catnip or other treats. That more than outweighs the occasional trip to the vet.
2006-08-08 12:46:08 · answer #1 · answered by jxt299 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all of the do. Cats may like the higher pitch that people tend to speak in. Also if you often call them kity kitty kitty then they might think that means come. Have ever tried to do that to a stray alley cat? Or a mean one that hides under a bed? Or a cat that is scared of everything?
2006-08-08 19:49:38 · answer #2 · answered by lemonz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gee come to my house my three cats never respond to kitty kitty kitty, while the dogs both respond to "bisquet". Heck I can't get the cats to respond to anything but the can opener.
2006-08-08 19:47:00 · answer #3 · answered by redhotboxsoxfan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I think dogs will respond to "Hey!". I always wanted a dog, but ended-up with a cat, so I called her "Hey"
2006-08-08 19:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by DashRockwood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try calling a cat "dog, dog, dog". It is not the words, it's the way you use them. It's the tone of your voice-friendly.
2006-08-08 19:46:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is always said in a higher pitch... it's the tone. Try saying it in a deep, grumpy voice...
2006-08-08 19:51:25 · answer #6 · answered by mama_bears_den 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess it means something in cat language. not i understand what it means or anything, but y else would cats respond 2 it?
2006-08-08 19:47:40 · answer #7 · answered by gelly700 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really? i think thats only in america. i'm hispanic, and we take care of a lot of cats. my whole family always says "mshiko" (hard to spell, lol)....that always grabs the cats attention. lol, why don't you try my family's word? its prounounced mi-shi-ko. and said quickly. lol, try it out!
2006-08-08 19:48:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL You know you have a point there.. and I too am interested in what other peoples thoughts on this will be
2006-08-08 19:46:46 · answer #9 · answered by sunshine1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the tone of your voice.
2006-08-08 19:47:07 · answer #10 · answered by mrscharleybrown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋