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Why do cats meow?

25/1/2019

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Did you know that cats have evolved a whole vocabula-meowry just to talk to their humans?

Kittens meow at their mother for attention and food, but adult cats don’t meow at each other. Female cats will yowl (loudly) when in heat, and male cats will yowl if they sense a female in heat. That’s about the only time adult cats will ‘talk’ to each other. They speak to each other using scent, facial expressions, body language and touch. 

Since we humans don’t understand any of that, cats have developed their meows just for us. Most meows are easy for most cat-parents to decipher after a while. 

As a guide for newbies:


a short meow or mew:  usually a simple greeting (hello!)
multiple meows: a more excited greeting (HI! So good to see you!)
mid-pitch meow: asking for something (food, pats, play)
drawn-out mrrrrooowww: demanding something (I want to go out! NOW!)
low-pitch meow: complaining (Oi! My bowl is empty!)
high-pitch rrrroooowww: anger or pain
growling, spitting, hissing: these are always defensive or aggressive sounds
chittering or bleating: usually when a cat can’t reach prey. Some think that cats make these  noises to make their prey curious (before they pounce!)
 
Your cat may be quiet, or a chatterbox. Sometimes a chatterbox may have you well trained. If your cat knows you’ll respond by feeding or patting them every time they meow, then they’ll take advantage. Most experts agree that the best way to train your cat-kid out of this behaviour is to ignore excessive meowing. Then, when your cat is quiet, reward their silence with food, or pats, or play. 
 
If your cat changes their meowing, it might mean something is wrong. Any noises that your cat makes when doing something that they’d normally do quietly might mean they have a pain, or are ill. Some older cats may suffer from mental confusion as they age, and meow to try to find comfort. The best course is to have your cat checked out if their behaviour changes.
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Making Mew Year resolutions

11/1/2019

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Champagne, bright lights and sequins celebrating the new year.
Happy new year! Generally, around this time we look at our lives and think of ways we can improve ourselves in the post-sugar high of Christmas and champagne. Instead of the usual sweeping character changes that don’t last past Australia Day, be inspired by our foster kitties to make some positive lifestyle changes you can probably keep. 
 
Take the time to do what you love….
Kittens like Sprocket and Widget know all the good things in life - playing, eating snacks and teasing other people (and dogs)! Jobs are and always will be there, so take the moment to enjoy yourself.
 
Or do nothing at all
Cats are all about living in the moment, like Ed, who knows the best sunbaking spots and the glories of napping. Nothing is as important as relaxing for peace of mind.
 
Know your limits
Cats love a good pat, but they also know when they’ve had enough of a good thing, and they will give a little nip to let you know. Pay attention to yourself and don’t be afraid to say no.
 
Be curious…
They say curiosity killed the cat, but the curious cat also gets the snacks, and first dibs on the new toys. 
 
And occasionally imperious…
Freya knows you don’t always have to please other people to still be gorgeous.

And most of all, prioritise the purr
Focus on the happy things in life. Take the time to cuddle, to love unconditionally and to connect with family and friends. And have a fantastic and fulfilling 2019! 

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