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Cat Sounds Explained

You've no doubt noticed the many different cat sounds made by your kitty. Have you ever wondered what they all mean?

Knowing how to interpret and respond to verbal cat language and cat body language is key to developing a good relationship with your fur ball.


So, let's get the Kitty to Human dictionary out...

Cat Sounds

1) Purr!

Why do Cats Purr?

Many people assume that cats purr when they're happy, end of story. But they also purr for other reasons, some of which may just surprise you!

And...

How do Cats Purr?

Find out how our kitties make that unique sound that doesn't stop no matter if they're breathing in or out


2) Meow!

Cats have a huge range of meows, which are used for all sorts of different reasons.

picture of cute black cat looking up

Some cats meow much more than others. At one end of the spectrum, you've got cats who appear to have taken a vow of silence. At the other end, you've got kitties who seem to spend every waking second exercising their vocal cords.

If you want to alter Kitty's talking habits, then changing the way you interact with her is the best way to succeed.

Click on the text links below for more information and advice:


Why do Cats Meow?

How to Deal with Excessive Cat Meowing

Why Won't My Cat Meow? How to Encourage Your Cat to Chat!


3) Hiss!

picture of cat meowing in grass

A hissing cat is issuing a clear warning - "back off or else." There are various different reasons why cats hiss, and different approaches are needed to deal with them:

How to Deal with Cat Hissing


4) Growl, cackle, squeak, grunt!

It's likely your Kitty will have a number of other more unusual noises in her repertoire that she uses from time to time. The reasons for making these noises vary with circumstances and from cat to cat. Click the link below if you're trying to figure out what these odd noises mean:

Unusual Cat Language


Cat Body Language

The other aspect to cat language is non-verbal. Cat body language is complex and fascinating, and it can tell you as much - or sometimes more - than verbal language. Click on the link below for more information:

How to understand cat body language.


The better you can get to understand your cat's verbal and non-verbal language, the better relationship you'll be able to have with her. It's really worth persevering, and it's really entertaining too!



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