Cats make a variety of sounds to express their desires. But sometimes people may not understand what these sweet friends are trying to convey.
“My cat is making a snarling noise; If you are one of those who ask, “What does he mean?”, you are in the right place. Because in this article, you will learn the meanings of the sounds our little friends make and you will decipher their language.
If the cat is making a chirping/chirping sound like a cat bird:
In general, he may want to warn you to give him formula. Or he is trying to say “I am sleepy”. For example, cats can make this sound when they concentrate on their prey. If a mother cat wants to have a say in her kittens, she may turn her voice into this tone. So this sound is a sound they make when they want to draw attention to something.
Cats can howl like wolves sometimes. For some cats, this means chatting, while for others it can be an expression of anger.
For example, the Siamese cat can be given as an example of howling cat species. However, if a cat howls frequently, it can also be understood as an emergency message. We can say that cats who want to show their owners the prey they have caught also make a howling sound from time to time. In some cases, a cat howling for a long time is having mating problems. Because that means they can’t find a partner to mate with. Sometimes this sound simply expresses boredom. If that’s the reason, maybe your cat wants you to play with him more.
If your cat comes up to you and starts purring, don’t worry, he loves you very much.
Purring indicates that the cat is happy and contented at the moment. For example, mother cats prefer to communicate in this way to show their love to their kittens. In fact, when a cat purrs, if the tone of the sound it makes decreases and increases, this indicates that it is saying “everything is fine”.
But there’s also the anxious purr, which you have to look at in your cat’s posture to distinguish it. If the cat’s ears are turned back and its body is in a tense position, it indicates a stressful situation.
Cats make the most familiar ‘meow’ sound to communicate in general.
If the cat says “meow, meow”, know that it is either calling you to ask for food/water or inviting you to say “love me, caress my hair”. However, if your cat meows for a long time while eating food or defecating in the litter box, it means that she is uncomfortable with a situation. In this case, it may be necessary to take the cat to the vet, as incessant meowing can also indicate that a cat is injured or sick.
If your cat is hissing like a snake, he may be feeling threatened.
When cats hiss, they prepare to wage war on whatever they see as danger. When they make this sound, cats’ bodies swell, their backs are defined, their ears are flattened, their mouths open, and their teeth are ready to bite. When you hear your cat trying to tell you something with this tone of voice, find the thing that is bothering her and remove it from the environment. For example, cats that live on the street and have had a lot of fights with other animals and have been abused may make this noise more.
There is no need to panic when you see a screaming cat.
This is a sound the female cat makes during mating. But not all screams mean that. For example, cats can also scream when they fight. Usually, for this to become a fight cry, the cat must first begin to howl and growl. If this screaming sound comes after, it’s okay, know that there is a fight.
Wheezing sounds are also produced when the cat perceives something as a threat.
Sometimes cats can also growl at each other. This may be because one of the two cats in the same environment does not like the presence of the other. A cat may howl or hiss before growling.
If they make a trembling growl, they are greeting you.
Cats can make this sound with their mouths closed. This sound is a different tone between meowing and purring. When you hear this sound, you should understand that your cat is thanking you. For example, when you give your cat a treat or do something he likes, you will see that it makes this sound.
Some cats can chat like us.
It is possible to see cats making a distinctive speaking sound. Usually when they do this, they open their mouths and make a clicking sound. This is a sound they make when they see prey they can’t reach. In a way, we can say that by doing this they imitate the sounds of their prey and think that they are catching them. This is exciting for cats.
When your cat wants to come to your lap, it may ‘beep’, indicating that it’s time to take care of it.
In this case, you have to let it come into your lap. In fact, this sound sometimes means that cats warn their surroundings when they want to reach somewhere.
If a guest is afraid of your cat and you have locked your cat in a room, this may cause him to cry.
Cats often cry when they are not satisfied with the situation they are in. Especially cats who want to go out and roam do not like to be locked in a closed place. This can cause them to cry mixed with meowing.
The cat’s distress call must be heeded!
Kittens, in particular, make a very high-pitched meow-like sound to send a message of help to their mothers. For example, a kitten who is cold may ask her mother for help with her high-pitched voice to warm her body.
Looking at those voices that betray whether a cat is male or female:
During the mating season, female cats make a prolonged, intense groan to call their partners. In some cases, male cats may also make this sound to alert other male cats. Because a male cat does not want to share his female with other male cats. In fact, many times when cat owners notice this sound, they may take their pet to be neutered. Note: The audio in the video belongs to a female cat.
Kittens trying to defend themselves make a short hissing sound that comes with saliva.
Kittens cannot make prolonged hissing sounds like big cats. When they sense danger, they may make a short hissing sound to defend themselves. However, this can sometimes be understood as a spitting sound, not as a hissing sound.
Another interesting sound that cats make is the whistling sound, which sounds like a mixture of “ruffle/rumble” tones.
This sound is a mix of meowing, grunting and purring. If he suddenly makes this sound while petting your cat, he may want to express that he is very pleased with your love. Also, after a good meal, cats may make this sound as a sign of satisfaction because their stomachs are full. Now that you’ve learned the meaning of the sounds cats make, we hope that if you have a cat, you’ll understand their feelings better.
- Sources: Modern Cat, Tree Hugger, Catster, Fundacion Affinity, Animal Wised
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