{"id":1181,"date":"2020-06-02T10:33:02","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T10:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/?p=1181"},"modified":"2020-06-02T10:33:02","modified_gmt":"2020-06-02T10:33:02","slug":"should-i-meow-back-at-my-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-meow-back-at-my-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I meow back at my cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Unless you are mute, have laryngitis or vocal cord paralysis, or just plain heartless, you should definitely meow back at your cat. The cat\u2019s meow is a human-directed communication. Cats don\u2019t meow at other cats. But instead, they communicate through scent, body language, facial expression, and touch. So even if you have no idea what you are saying back to your cat, it is only polite to address them. That\u2019s how conversations work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-meow-back-at-my-cat\/#Understanding_the_Feline_Language\" title=\"Understanding the Feline Language\">Understanding the Feline Language<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-meow-back-at-my-cat\/#Common_Questions_Asked\" title=\"Common Questions Asked:\">Common Questions Asked:<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-meow-back-at-my-cat\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_cat_is_aroused\" title=\"How can you tell if a cat is aroused?\">How can you tell if a cat is aroused?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-meow-back-at-my-cat\/#Do_cats_wantneed_attention\" title=\"Do cats want\/need attention?\">Do cats want\/need attention?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-meow-back-at-my-cat\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_cat_loves_you\" title=\"How can you tell if your cat loves you?\">How can you tell if your cat loves you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/should-i-meow-back-at-my-cat\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Feline_Language\"><\/span>Understanding the Feline Language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats have a myriad of ways to communicate their desires to humans, whether through purring, meowing, or chattering. Cats also yowl, squawk, scream, and more. Did you know that there are at least nineteen different types of meows? And each one of them has a different pitch, tone, volume, situation, and purposes in which the cat uses them. So what does a meow mean? Of course, every cat is unique, so there is no one size fits all cat-human decoder. Nevertheless, let me walk you through some of the standard types of meows frequent in the cat world and what they usually mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>A short, quick meow &#8211;<\/strong> This is the cat\u2019s way of saying \u201chello\u201d to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Multiple Meows <\/strong>&#8211; If you have ever come home from a long day\u2019s work or your cat hasn\u2019t seen you for a while, you might have noticed that they meow several times than usual. This is their way of telling you how their day went and that they are very excited about seeing you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Mid-pitch Meow <\/strong>&#8211; If your cat ever does this, it means they\u2019re asking to be fed or want you to give them attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Drawn-out Meow <\/strong>&#8211; They usually let out a drawn-out meow when they\u2019re demanding something. For instance, they might want to go out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Low Pitch Meow <\/strong>&#8211; When you\u2019ve done something wrong, this is their way of complaining to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00b7&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>High Pitch Meow <\/strong>&#8211; If you\u2019ve ever accidentally stepped on a cattail, you might have noticed that they let out a high-pitched meow. When they do this, it means they\u2019re angry or in pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding what your cat is trying to tell you helps build a secure connection and foundation for your relationship. Studies on animal behavior suggest that indulging in the <a href=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/why-do-cats-meow-back-when-you-talk-to-them\/\" >back and forth meowing session with your cat<\/a> doesn\u2019t really make your bond more energetic. Although, your cat will still appreciate your efforts. It can also be fun to have a meowing battle with your cat to see how long they can keep it up. But be careful because you have no idea what you\u2019re telling your pet, and your meowing could literally mean anything to your cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though you and your cat speak different languages, you can still communicate with each other. Be mindful of your cat\u2019s eye movement, the tone of voice, the position of their ears, and the motion of their tails. This will tell you a lot about how your cat is feeling at the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[crp]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Questions_Asked\"><\/span><strong>Common Questions Asked:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_cat_is_aroused\"><\/span><strong>How can you tell if a cat is aroused?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can tell that a cat is aroused if their arching their back with their hair raised. The cat&#8217;s pupils may also become narrowed or constricted to effectively focus more on details. Their lips will also curl a bit, and their mouth will open. Another telltale sign that a cat is aroused is when it crouches, you see its ears move back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_wantneed_attention\"><\/span><strong>Do cats want\/need attention?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a common myth that cats are low maintenance and don\u2019t want or need much social attention. But in reality, like humans, cats are also social beings. Yes, they are solitary hunters, but when they\u2019re not hunting, they also need companionship \u2013 especially their owner\u2019s friendship. If you look at unowned felines and feral cats, you will notice how they\u2019re living together in groups. A group of cats is called a clowder. They will cuddle together to sleep, to find warmth and companionship with each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_cat_loves_you\"><\/span><strong>How can you tell if your cat loves you?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can tell that your cat loves you, when they try to follow you, lick you, or head-butt you. Rubbing its cheek against you is also a sign that your cat loves you. This ritual is of rubbing their cheek against you, or something you own is called <em>allomarking<\/em>. Cats have scent glands in their cheeks, and by rubbing them against everything like your furniture or leg, she is marking those items and people as hers. Another way they show their love is through head butting. This is when your cat puts her head down and uses her forehead to gently poke it against you. This is an adorable greeting that tells you that your cat is pleased to see you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats are marvelous, elegant, fancy, sweet, dear companions, but they are often misunderstood. Cat owners should pay attention to how their pets communicate to adequately cater to their wants and needs. Understanding your cat also helps to create a stronger bond between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/animalsa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Should-I-meow-back-at-my-cat-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1184\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unless you are mute, have laryngitis or vocal cord paralysis, or just plain heartless, you should definitely meow back at your cat. 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