Why does my cat meow so much!?

Question

He's an old cat,but he meows soooo much! Every time you walk by its "MEOW". Even when he's sick and he can barley meow! He's VERY cuddly, and loves to sleep on people's stomichs and sholders. He's got plenty of food and water! Help! How do I make this headace causer stop!

Answer 1

From what I've seen, been told by the vet and others, and read, there are two/three main reasons for increased meowing in elderly cats.

The first could be hearing loss. It's been known to happen that cats whom loose their hearing will meow for various reasons, more often then they once did.

More likely is probably dementia or Alzheimer's. You're not really going to be able to differentate between those two with a cat, but there has been an increasing amount of research done on the subject, and increased meowing is one of the most noticable symptoms.

My childhood cat, now 17 years old, which still resides with my parents (I didn't have the heart to make her move when she was 15 so my mum kept her) has begun meowing more often over the last year or so. When she's not napping she's often walking around the house, meowing until she finds someone, and then meowing even more until they pay attention to her. Something she never really used to do. When my mum asked the vet about it he said at her age it was most likely because of dementia.

Unfortunately he had no advice on how to help quiet her other than giving her the attention she was seeking.

Answer 2

Maybe he is lonely, sick or wants attention. Cats meow to communicate with one another. His hearing could be going in his old age, so he may be waiting for a response from you. My cats meow to find each other in the house, every time we move this goes on for weeks until they learn their new environment.

Answer 3

If you have a Siamese or Oriental breed, you should know they're notoriously chatty. My cat was listed as ASH, but I suspect she has a bit of Oriental in her because she's very talkative. She's especially vocal when I just get home or when I'm on the phone. When my boyfriend comes over, she talks to him, too.

Your cat is possibly needy. He just needs attention. So he meows and cuddles up to people. My elderly (16 years) cat also likes to crawl all over me in bed or sleep on the pillows. So go ahead and talk back to him and give him a pat. He's just asking you to please pay attention to him.

Answer 4

Older cats are often more talkative than younger cats. As they spend less time in physical activities, they have more time to express their opinions. Some may simply be seeking reassurance, but others become remarkably chatty, taking a more vocal interest in their owner's activities. Not only do they enjoy your company, they will tell you how much they enjoy it.

Answer 5

This is EXACTLY what I'm going through with my older cat, she won't shut up!

Someone told me we inadvertently train our cats to meow a lot by responding to them when they meow. So what I'm trying to do is find a time when she is NOT meowing and give her attention.

Answer 6

Why do some people talk so much???

As pets get older, they don't move around as much, but they still want to be noticed. Try giving a scratch behind his ears and sing a bit so he knows you're there, his eye-sight might not be what it once was. Be patient as you would be with an elderly relative, after all that's who he his.

Answer 7

My cat is starting to get really vocal in the morning. If you're not up when he wants you up, then he will meow at you until you get up. He's just talking to you :)

Answer 8

Maybe he thinks the same about you... that YOU talk too much, and cause HIM headaches.

Some cats are talkers.
Instead of letting it "cause a headache", why not embrace it as "kitty communication"?

He's a cat. He's gonna meow.

My cat (RIP) was a talker. My cat now is more of the silent type.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

My cat has also become very vocal ,this past year. She turned 23 yrs. old in September, and I know at times it seems annoying, but I feel she has certainly earned her "right" to do as she pleases! She has always brought so much joy and love to my life and there were many times, She had to listen to me whine as well, lol! So as long as he eats, drinks and is not in pain, just cuddle, as you do and good luck!