![]() So in almost all cases, purring is a good thing! It is worth noting however, that a sick or injured cat may purr to comfort themselves (a little like thumb sucking in a baby) if they are sick or injured - but you will usually have other indications of that also. Humans smile, dogs wag their tail and cats purr! When a cat purrs, you know they feel comfortable and happy in your presence. Purring - finally, the most content sound a cat can make is purring. Hissing - cats can also hiss when they’re angry or upset but also if they’re surrounding by unfamiliar people, environments or unwanted doggy friends!Ĭaterwaul - caterwauls are low, moaning sounds that female cats make in heat to alert other cats. ![]() If your cat is persistently howling, a vet visit may be necessary. Howl - a howling cat probably feels in danger or needs immediate help because of an injury or sickness. If your cat is growling, it could be smart to give them space to avoid scratches or bites! Growl - cats usually growl when they’re angry (especially when they fight with other cats to protect their territory). If your cat is meowing like this however, it’s usually just a demand! Long meows - just like with the mid-pitch meows, your cat wants something. It might be physical pain from accidentally injuring themselves so high-pitch meows are a good way to recognise if your cat is hurt from a fight too! High-pitch meows - cats meow in a high-pitch when they’re in pain. ![]() If your cat is in a bad mood they’ll make it very clear! Low-pitch meows - a low-pitch meow just means that your cat is complaining or unhappy about something. It could just be playtime or attention so if your cat starts to meow this way around dinner time, they’re probably just hungry! Mid-pitch meows - a mid-pitch meow usually means your cat is asking for something. Just like the short meows, there’s no reason to worry. Multiple meows - if your cat constantly meows, that’s a sign they’re very excited and happy. Short meows - these are the most common and they’re usually just as a result of your cat wanting to say hello! This is nothing to worry about at all - your cat probably just wants some attention! In this month’s article, we explain the eleven most common cat sounds – and what it means when your cat makes them! Even though we can’t translate cat speak, we can understand what our cats are trying to tell us by listening to the types of sounds they make. Day after day, we hear our cats make all sorts of sounds ranging from soft purrs to hisses.
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