Cats meow because cats use meows to express their inner emotional changes! Cats have 16 different sounds, but they can make more than 100 sounds, far more than dogs. Cats use a range of different meows to communicate and express various intentions. For example, physiologically, when a cat is hungry or thirsty, it will bark to attract the owner's attention and ask the owner to feed it. In terms of pathology, cats will express their discomfort through meowing. Cats will make bluffing noises when they feel threatened. ​​​​​​

Why does a cat meow miserably? There are several reasons why a cat meows miserably. First, the cat has pain in a certain part of its body, and it will also make miserable meows when it feels uncomfortable. At this time, you can carefully check whether there are any wounds on the cat. If the condition is serious, such as fractures or scratches, you should take the cat to an animal hospital for treatment. Secondly, a cat's sexual maturity may lead to estrus. When a cat is in estrus, when the cat may meow, in addition to physical changes, the cat's temperament will also change, and there will also be significant changes in personality. The female cat became restless and always looked out the window, wanting to go out.

Why does a cat meow hoarsely?

Cats with hoarse voices can be divided into the following situations. First of all, respiratory tract infection may be accompanied by symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and runny nose. If it is serious, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time. Secondly, if the cat wants to meow but has no sound, you can consider pharyngitis, oral ulcers, stomatitis and other problems. Finally, when a cat comes to a new environment or is very sensitive to the movement around it, it may bark for a long time, causing damage to the vocal cords, resulting in a hoarse voice.