miāo miáo miǎo miào…Does your cat speak dialect?

Audit expert: Wu Lei

National licensed veterinarian

In this fast-paced era of rapid change, loneliness seems to be a brand that burns our hearts... But as John Donne (a 17th-century British metaphysical poet and priest) once said: "No man is an island." Yes, more and more people are choosing to keep pets to accompany themselves, to relieve loneliness, and to comfort their souls. Although pets do not know human language, there is a special way of communication between us and pets, which serves as a bridge for communication. Next, let's explore the world of cats and listen to the language of cats.

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What does the meow of a cat mean? We are often curious about why cats make meow sounds. Meowing actually contains many meanings.

Attract attention

This is also the most intuitive reason. Cats make sounds to attract the attention of their owners. When cats miss their owners or want their owners to play with them, they especially hope that their owners can pay attention to them, so they will walk up to their owners and meow.

I'm hungry

Cats are very smart. They will meow to indicate that they are hungry and ask their owners to add cat food.

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Estrus

All things have emotions, and of course cats do too. When a cat reaches the estrus period, it will meow to attract the opposite sex. At this time, the cat is in a state of restlessness. So if you don't want your cat to have children, the owner should choose an appropriate time to take the cat for sterilization.

Seeking Help

Cats are actually very intelligent and independent animals. As long as they have enough food, they can live well on their own. But cats also have troubles and encounter things they can't handle. They will meow to ask for help from their owners. So when a cat meows at you, don't ignore it, because it may be in trouble.

Feeling stressed

When people are in an unfamiliar environment, they will inevitably feel embarrassed and need to adapt. Therefore, cats will feel more nervous and scared in a new environment and meow. At this time, the owner needs to patiently comfort the cat and let it get used to this environment.

Injury or illness

Cats have a strong ability to tolerate pain. If the owner finds that his cat is making abnormal and continuous meowing, then it is very likely injured or sick. At this time, the owner should carefully check whether the cat has any wounds or discomfort, and help the kitten relieve the pain as soon as possible.

The different sounds of cats and their meanings Cats' language is very colorful. According to research, cats can make single syllables, double syllables, and even continuous harmonics. Here are some other sounds of cats:

Snoring

Generally speaking, in a comfortable and quiet environment, cats will make purring sounds to express their comfort; but if a cat suddenly purrs louder than usual, then the cat may be sick or dying. In addition, the purring of a cat has some special magical effects, such as relaxing the cat's spirit and helping the cat recover from injuries faster, especially internal injuries such as bones and organs. Even more magical is that scientists have discovered from human experiments that exposing the human body to the sound waves of a cat's purring can help humans strengthen their bones, promote bone development, and calm the mind.

Scream

Generally, cats tend to scream when they are stimulated or emotionally excited. For example, cats often scream when they are fighting or accidentally pressed by heavy objects. Owners must pay attention to the cat's situation.

Birdsong

This sound is very special, but cats really make this sound. According to biologists' observations, cats are good at imitating, and when they hear birds singing, they will learn the birds' calls.

Roar

Cats may roar directly when they are angry, such as when people or other cats compete for their food, or when they are bullied by their own kind and keep the other party away from them. In addition, cats may also roar when they are unwell and struggling in pain.

Crying

Do cats cry like humans? The answer is obvious. When cats feel sad, they will cry and even shed tears. The owner should help the cat and comfort it in time.

Scream

This kind of call is generally related to the estrus period. Cats will make strange calls during the estrus period, and different types of cats make different strange calls.

In fact, cats are basically communicating with humans when they make sounds. Studies have shown that cats have a very rich body language, even more than 60 types. When communicating with their own kind, they mainly use body language. When we get along with cats, we should also remember to observe the cat's expressions and body movements, and try to feel the cat's true thoughts...

People and cats can definitely empathize with each other. Cats use their own way and language to make their owners understand them. Of course, when taking care of cats, owners should also pay attention to observe, listen carefully, and feel their cats well, so that they can understand each other better.

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