As you probably already know, cats make a variety of noises. Some breeds, such as Siamese cats, are known to be naturally loud, but any cat can meow loudly for a variety of reasons.
While you may find excessive meowing very annoying, it can be a sign that your cat is not feeling well.
Pay attention to your cat and what else is going on while he cries. If you can figure out the reason for the loud meowing, you may be able to stop it.
Why do cats meow loudly?
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Aside from body language, meowing is a cat’s primary mode of communication. A «meow» can appear in many forms and for many different reasons. Most healthy cats are usually trying to communicate something when they meow.
For example, she may try to tell you that she’s hungry, stressed, scared, excited, or that she simply wants some of your time and attention.
The meow can also have a slightly different sound from case to case, depending on the reasons that determine it:
Frightened or angry meows are usually louder than other types of vocalizations. These meows can sometimes be intense and frightening and, depending on the source of your cat’s fear or anger, short-lived or prolonged.
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Crying in response to pain can also be loud and is a clear sign that your cat is in distress. Most often, this type of «meow» has a low tone and a whining sound. It can be repeated throughout the day or only when the cat is engaged in a specific activity that causes pain, such as trying to use the litter box.
Hungry meows are usually accompanied by excitement. If your cat hears the rustling of a bag of treats or the clinking of food bowls, he may run and start eating out of excitement.
On the other hand, if the cat knows it’s feeding time and you are distracted by something else, the reminder vocalizations will likely get louder as the minutes pass.
Attention-seeking meows are clues that your cat may want to play with you or be petted. For example, your cat might get excited and meow loudly when you come home from work.
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Many cat owners are also familiar with nocturnal crying; If your cat is nocturnal, he may meow loudly while you try to sleep for him to play.
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Deafness
Some cats are born deaf, while others may become deaf over time. A deaf cat may not realize that it is making a sound when it meows. This makes it very difficult to interpret what the cat is trying to tell you through its vocalizations.
A deaf cat’s meows are often much louder than those of a hearing cat because he doesn’t know he’s deaf and can’t control the volume of his voice. This might be really obvious when your deaf cat can’t see you directly and is trying to find you.
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Cognitive dysfunction
Like people with Alzheimer’s disease, your pets can develop cognitive dysfunction as they age. As a process of such a disease, it is not fully understood. But it can cause your cat to seem confused and vocalize more than before. Some cats with cognitive dysfunction stare at some point while meowing loudly, especially at night.
How to stop meowing loudly
If you think you’ve identified the reason for your cat’s loud meowing, you can stop it by making some changes to his routine and environment.
A hungry cat will continue to vocalize loudly whenever it is hungry if you reward its cries with food or treats. To reduce their incidence or stop this type of loud meowing, try ignoring your cat’s food requests and wait until he is calm to feed him.
Healthy cats who normally purr loudly at night outside the bedroom door may need to expend a little more extra energy. To reduce the frequency of this attention-seeking behavior, be sure to provide your cat with toys and exercise throughout the day.
If you suspect that your cat is trying to tell you that he is hurt or unwell, go to the office to get checked out by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
We also recommend speaking to your vet if you suspect your cat has developed deafness or cognitive dysfunction, or if he or she is meowing loudly for no apparent reason. Deafness may be temporary due to an ear infection or another treatable problem, but if it is ignored for a long time, it could become permanent. Although cognitive dysfunction in cats is not curable, it can be treated palliatively with supplements, dietary changes to provide support for the aging brain, night lights to reduce disorientation, pheromones to reduce anxiety, or other techniques.
If your cat meows loudly when left alone, he may simply need to be petted. Make sure you don’t accidentally lock her in a closet or bathroom if she scares easily. And give your scaredy cat lots of options for comfort, like comfy beds, cat beds, and padded climbing frames. You can also consider using calming pheromones in areas where your cat prefers to hang out.
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