What Does Caterwauling Do?

Cats start caterwauling to communicate many needs and emotions including the following: Physical problems. Cats that are in pain will make noise! If their tummy hurts or they have arthritic joints, or they are injured, they vocalize.

What does it mean when a cat Caterwauls?

Cats will caterwaul when they are unhappy or feel out of sorts. If your cat is particularly clingy, she might express vocalization when you leave her home alone or even go into a different room. Cats might also react to a recent move or strangers visiting your home.

Why do cats MEWL?

The 'caterwaul'

This sound is most commonly made by cats that haven't been spayed or neutered. When in heat, cats will caterwaul to attract the attention of the opposite sex. This very noisy cat sound is the main way that your pet will let others know that it's time to mate.