🐱Cats have up to 21 different types of vocalizations, each with its own meaning.
🗣️Meowing is the most common sound cats make, usually used to get attention or ask for food.
🐾Murmuring is a friendly and happy sound cats make to announce their presence or request attention or play.
🐦Chirping is a sound cats make when they're fixated on prey, possibly imitating the sounds of their prey.
😾Growling, hissing, and spitting are aggressive sounds cats make to warn potential threats to stay away.
Why do cats meow?
—Cats meow to communicate with humans, often indicating a desire for attention, food, or play.
What does it mean when a cat purrs?
—While purring is often associated with contentment, cats can also purr when stressed, in pain, or close to death.
Why do cats chirp?
—Chirping is a sound cats make when they're fixated on prey, possibly imitating the sounds of their prey.
What should I do if my cat growls or hisses at me?
—Growling and hissing are aggressive warnings. Give your cat space and avoid provoking them further.
Why do cats spit?
—Spitting is a voiceless reflex that cats use to warn potential threats to stay away.
00:23Cats have up to 21 different types of vocalizations, each with its own meaning.
02:31Meowing is the most common sound cats make, usually used to get attention or ask for food.
03:30Murmuring is a friendly and happy sound cats make to announce their presence or request attention or play.
04:32Chirping is a sound cats make when they're fixated on prey, possibly imitating the sounds of their prey.
06:49Growling, hissing, and spitting are aggressive sounds cats make to warn potential threats to stay away.
