What Does Meowing Mean?

A meow is a cat vocalization. Meows may have diverse tones and are sometimes chattered, murmured or whispered. Adult cats rarely meow to each other, so an adult cat meowing to human beings is probably a post-domestication extension of meowing by kittens; a call for attention.

What do certain meows mean?

Generally, a meowing cat wants something—attention or food or perhaps access to a room. ... And the frequency of meowing is an indicator of a cat's frame of mind; rapid-fire meows mean hey, pay attention to me, I'm talking here! A longer, more plaintive “meowww” can indicate worry, annoyance, or objection to something.

What do cats meows mean?

A long, drawn-out meow usually means that your furry friend wants something specific, like dinner. Repeated meows may indicate that your cat is excited, while high-pitched meows can mean that your kitty is startled or hurt.