Do Kittens Stop Meowing?

The cat's meow is her way of communicating with people. ... Kittens meow to let their mother know they're cold or hungry, but once they get a bit older, cats no longer meow to other cats. But they continue to meow to people throughout their lives, probably because meowing gets people to do what they want.

How do you get a kitten to stop meowing?

Cats often meow to initiate play, petting, or to get you to talk to them. If you want to cut down on attention-seeking meows, stop responding when it happens. Only give them attention when they are quiet. If they start to meow again, look or walk away.

Why did my kitten stop meowing?

As in humans, an upper respiratory infection (URI) can cause hoarseness and laryngitis in cats. 2 If your pet also is showing symptoms such as a coughing, sneezing, swelling of mucous membranes around the eyes, lethargy, or a discharge from the nose, the lack of meowing may be a symptom of a respiratory infection.