he is an altered male, and his parents were ferel, but I raised him sence he was about 4 wks old. He has bonded with me, but is very aloof and even disdainful of others. He dislikes using the litterbox... but will use it if he can't find a way outside. He is aprx 3 yr old and just had a vet check up - eveything is fine.
2007-11-10 15:04:58 · 6 answers · asked by Andie 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's a genetic thing; he's probably part Siamese. He's always going to be a talker. Feral cats typically vocalize less than human-raised cats, since maoing is mainly kitten talk, not used between adults. But humans understand it better than the body language and scents that adult cats use, so pet cats continue to use it. Siamese cats, however, are a more vocal breed.
Ignore him when he's annoying you and don't give in to his demands, so that he learns what will get him what he wants and what won't. At first he will vocalize more, trying to convince you, but if you remain firm he will get the idea.
2007-11-10 15:18:04 · answer #1 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The fact that your cat vocalizes to you is evidence of your bond with each other. A cat that is not yet comfortable with you will not likely be vocal. Your kitty is smart and has learned that you respond to his cries by feeding him or by verbally responding back to him. My wife and I encourage our cats to be verbal because we love the challenge of the interacting with them. Seems like your kitty is very happy. A quick little snack and he should shut up. I suppose you could counter the crying by saying "No! firmly each time or by clapping your hands at the cat. Another tactic might be to let the cat out more often because that may be what the cat wanted to begin with.
2007-11-10 15:40:36 · answer #2 · answered by Paul D 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He sounds a LOT like my male cat. What exactly is he interrupting? Cats can be like very small children, especially when you have bonded with them. They are very demanding of your attention and they insist on your every moment. I deal with mine by "talking" back to him. I don't kow-tow to my cats; they have to be on my schedule. I talk to them and scratch them behind the ears but I do NOT let them interfere with my life. If they want treats, they have to wait till I'm ready. If they want attention, they have to wait until I'm ready to sit down and deal with them individually. I do this every evening, but when it's convenient for me, not them. The rest of the time, even though they are meowing their heads off, I just talk to them and 'scoot' them out of the kitchen with my foot.
I guess, bottom line, unless you get a squirt bottle and fill it with water, you are not going to get your cat to stop talking if he is a vocal kitty. Frankly I find this kind way more entertaining than the quiet ones and I really appreciate the way Buddy comes in and tells me about his day. And how he'd really like a hunk of that salmon I'm cooking.
2007-11-10 15:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by Metalhaid 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Did you know that a cat only meows with humans?? It is there way of communicating with us. Studies show that ferral cat colonies rarely meow at oneanother...using postures, and their ears and tails as communication.
2007-11-10 15:13:34 · answer #4 · answered by ~*Emily*~ 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
~if u havent learned in three years, i wonder will u will learn it. there is nothing u can do to change that kitty. cats have very distinct personalities. that is the way he is...accept it!
2007-11-10 15:14:08 · answer #5 · answered by evanlah 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
squirt him with water when he does it, when he stops give him a treat, if he continues after the treat, repeat. he should eventually catch on. he might also want more attention, if you play with him more, or even get him a companion...
hope it helped <3
2007-11-10 15:15:56 · answer #6 · answered by soccersweetie982005 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋