Why Does He Meow So Much & So Loud?

Question

I have three cats, one old lady, one baby girl and her brother. The two girls are well behaved but the tom has a habit of meowing as loud as he can while wondering round the house. We thought at first that it was because he was calling the others but he does it even when he knows where they are? He is not unloved and doesn't appear to be looking for attention when doing it. any ideas?

Answer 1

If he's not neutered, do so ASAP!!

Answer 2

You haven't stipulated the breed. And if the male is desexed or not. Sometimes it can be normal cat behaviour and sometimes he could have a behaviour problem. Maybe he has a little bit of separation anxiety as i find more males cats are sookier than there female friends, if he is healthy and happy i wouldn't worry about it. In Australia you can purchase a product called Feliway spray, it is like a airfreshner that you plug into the wall and it lets of F4 cat pheromone, you cannot smell them but they are a product for cats that have separation anxiety. If it doesn't bother you and the cat doesn't seem stressed then just talk back to him he maybe just a real chatterbox (where does he get that from???LOL)

Answer 3

It could possibly be the breed of cat that he is. For example Siamese and Burma or Burmese cats are know to be pretty vocal kitties.

Cats have a whole range of vocal sounds that most owners learn to appreciate. Cat chat can be very meaningful, even though cats also use a variety of other communications media, other than sounds, such as body posture and scent marking.

Getting To Know The Feline Repertoire
Almost all cats use some form of vocal communication, but some do more often and more intensively. Certain cat breeds are more talkative than other. Siamese cats are well known for being the vocalists of the cat world, while Persians tend to be quieter.

The most famous feline sound is the meow, which has many versions of different lengths, pitches and pace. Other familiar cat sounds are the aggressive hisses and growls, the howls of females in heat, the chirp and chatter of hunting cats and the famous purr.

The Meows
The Purina Encyclopedia of Cat Care notes that meows are directed almost exclusively at humans. In the cat-to-cat context these sounds are made most often between mother and kitten and not between adult cats.

The pitch of the meow can help you understand its meaning. The lower the sound, the more agitated the cat is - good examples are often heard in veterinary clinics! If the sound is high toned, than the cat is probably quite happy to convey his message. A welcome meow is usually quite high pitched.

With time, most owners learn to tell the different "cat words" that their feline friend says. Repeated messages such as "I'm hungry" "pet me" and "open this can", can become very identifiable.

Other vocal expressions
Cats have a wide collection of sounds other than the meow. Hisses, growls and screams, chirps and chatters, and of course the famous purr are familiar feline vocalizations.

Hisses, growls and screams are frightening sounds usually made by a scared cat. The cat feels threatened and wants to discourage the perceived foe from attacking by using intimidating body posture and vocalization. These are very strong words in feline talk. Should a cat every say them to you, take heed. The next means of communication will probably not be a spoken one and might be quite painful!

Chirps and chatters can sometimes be heard when a cat looks at potential prey without being able to reach it. Many owners of inside-only cats hear this sounds while their kitty is bird watching. The sounds are often accompanied by rapid clicking of the teeth.

The purr is the most soothing and endearing sound our cats make. Exactly how this sounds is produced has been a mystery for many years. Most cat experts say that that purring is produced by rapid contractions of the muscles of the larynx.

Cats are not the only animals that purr. Other nocturnal solitary predators such as civets, mongooses and even hyenas are known to purr occasionally. Among the large cats, the cheetah is the only one with a true purr.

Silent Cats
Not all cats are very vocal. Some perfectly healthy cats rarely mew. Some cat breeds are more prone to spells of silence, but sometimes, individual cats of the more vocal breeds are also not very talkative.

When a cat that is normally vocal loses her voice or become hoarse, it could indicate an inflammation of the voice box. This medical condition, known as laryngitis, may be caused by throat infections, tonsillitis, inhalant allergies and pulmonary disease. Sometimes, a stress-induced behavioral problem that involves extensive yowling or mewing may cause laryngitis.

If you suspect that your cat is losing her voice, make an appointment with the vet. A medical examination is in order to identify the cause and provide proper treatment.

Answer 4

There is the possibility that the cat is looking for a home. We ended up with a stray that invited himself into the house. If he is hungry or thirsty meowing for 20 min is nothing. If you are feeling generous put out some food and water and see if that improves things.

Answer 5

Well, if he's not fixed, he might be looking for sex. If he's calico or toroiseshell (which is in fact rare for the male gender and they're often sterile), those are one of the most vocal of the cat kingdom (believe me, my kitty girl is calico and she "talks" all the time, bless her heart!). Some cats like to talk, others rather stay quiet. My cat does the same thing your tom does. Just keep giving him love, and talk back to him. :-)

Answer 6

Boy cats are usually more vocal. If your cat has ANY Siamese in him that could play a large part. I have had seven cats to date five of which being boys. My boys are always more vocal, not so much because they want attention, but more because they just want to be heard. It makes them feel more manly and more like the King of the house. It's prety much just an ego thing.
One of my boys IS half Siamese and his sister is too but she never meows just for fun. He just meows to hear himself and declare he is amazing. One of my other boys who wasn't Siamese used to meow more than my Siamese though, just because. Cats are just funny like that. I hope it doesn't bother you too much because mine have never changed, LOL.
Good Luck!

Answer 7

My boy cat does the same thing. He has always done it and yes he is neutered. I think he does it to call attention to himself. He wants attention from the people in the house and our other 2 cats.

It drives me crazy

Answer 8

MY female gray tiger kitty meows all the time, even in her sleep. My bf and I started talking back to her in human and in cat, she shut up about 30%.

Answer 9

Well I have 2 cats a girl and a boy and when they do that that's because they are hungry,alone,wanting something or feels a lone.They boy cat does that a lot and that's because he's hungry or wants something or wants your attention,so give him your attention,the cat may be jealous!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

my cat milo meows when he wants something and sometimes just for fun sometimes he wants to go outside and sometimes he wants food cats meow for different reasons

Answer 11

I've got 2 answers.
1. He hates you.
2. IT"S A CAT! WHAT DID YOU THINK IT WOULD DO BARK?