Cat Talk and Language
Cat Talk and Language - Cats are constantly talking, vocalizing, or making sounds. Cat talk or language includes meows, purrs, hisses, spits, chatter, chirps and more! Is your cat talking to you in cat language? What does it all mean?
Yes,
your cat is probably talking to you in cat language. This article is intended to
help you decipherer some of what they are trying to say. You may not be able to
speak cat language in the end, but at least you will have a better feel for what
your cat is trying to express.
Chatter - Usually when your cat makes a chattering sound it is getting ready to attack it’s prey. They are usually excited or frustrated and the chatter sound may not be as cute as you initially think.
Chirp - When your cat gives you a little chirp it is a playful sound that means your cat wants some attention. Most often you will hear it when you arrive home. It is a great time to pet your cat extensively and you will likely make it very happy.
Growl - When you hear a growl your cat is warning you that it is displeased with whatever is going on. It usually precedes a hiss which may then lead to an attack. It is the first indicator of displeasure and an attack may not occur if the cause is diminished.
Hiss - Means steer clear! Hissing occurs when a cat is frightened, angry or threatened and is often combined with an arched back. This is an attempt to scare the person or animal away that is causing the fear or that it feels threatened by. An attack usually follows if the hissing does not work.
Howl - Most of the time when a cat howls it is either in heat or trying to attract a cat that is in heat. The heat cycle can last a few weeks and howling is only one of the “pleasures” of having an un-spade or un-neutered cat.
Meow - The most common sound your cat will make is the meow and when it meows it is typically trying to communicate something to you. Mostly it is a call for attention and the duration of the meow sound can indicate urgency or distress. Short meows are usually requests to be petted or sometimes just to say hello and be acknowledged. Longer meows indicate a sense of urgency such as when your cat wants to be fed. Extended meows may indicate distress or discomfort.
Spit - Spitting is usually combined with hissing and arching of the back. An attack may follow.
Purr - Purring is most often a sign of a contented, happy cat. Most cats make a purring sound when they are happy and being attended to.
Hopefully this article will help you to better understand your cat and what it is trying to communicate to you. Try speaking back to your cat in cat talk or language! Who knows what might develop!
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