Researchers diverge on how many different sounds a cat can make, but most agree that cats only vocalize to humans, not to other cats. Another cat will only receive a hiss or growl, not a “oh, there you are. ” Every cat's meow varies from any others. They seem to have a set of sounds they use to communicate specific things to their people. Here are some common messages your cat is conveying when they meow: The early morning meow is a repetitive, rather loud, one syllable noise. This can be accompanied by scratching or banging on your door and normally continues until you surrender and come out. How they know you are awake remains a mystery?
Swiftly following your arrival, the meow changes and is part of the dance to the kitchen. This meow means “put something in my bowl”. If you bathe your cat, you have certainly heard the “I can bathe myself” meow that sounds as if the last of its nine lives is about to end. Hunting is instinctive to a cat and a low, repetitive meow will announce the successful catching of anything from a toy to a mouse.
A hopefully infrequently heard meow is the “I am about to throw up a fur ball. ” No matter how fast you move when hearing this meow, you will be unable to move the cat from the sofa in time to avoid the nasty result. The pitiful meow is the one your cat uses when being placed in the cat carrier. It means “I do not want to go to the vet” or “I do not want to be neutered.
”Your attempt to replicate the meow will not be successful although your cat does recognize your voice and body language. Now that you can translate the cat ́s meow, please come by and adopt one – they are looking for someone who understands them.
By Shawnell Parker - DAWG
INFO: Shawnell Parker - immaparker@yahoo.com
