My cat meows constantly - what could be the reason?
The gentle purring of your cat and her sweet meowing enchant you every time - but what if the cat lament becomes overwhelming, your cat suddenly meows loudly and neither you nor your neighbors can get a wink of sleep at night?
To prevent your neighbors from complaining about the loud meowing and to bring your cat to rest sustainably, it is important to understand why your cat meows so much. Cat lamenting can have various reasons:
1. Too little engagement
Cats are very independent animals, which is especially advantageous if you are working. But having a pet means more than just feeding and cleaning the litter box - play and fun are also part of keeping your kitty happy in the long run.
Sometimes the cries of your furry friend can be calls for help for →more engagement. Beyond meowing, boredom can also lead to mischief, when your cat starts scratching furniture or even eating the sofa. Sometimes, hiding a few pieces of dry food around the apartment for your cat to find is enough.
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By the way, it is always advisable to get two kittens instead of just one. Cats are very independent, but also very social animals and love to run around and play with their kind. When you are at work, they can keep each other company and enjoy cuddling with each other.
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2. Misunderstanding needs
Another important point is your cat's needs. Your indoor tiger is unlikely to make noise for hours just to annoy you. Rather, he is trying to tell you that perhaps something is wrong. Besides hunger, boredom, or thirst for affection, pain and serious illnesses can also be behind the noise.
If your cat is well occupied and you still don’t know what to do, you can have possible [→illnesses](/magazin/katzen/katze-gesundheit) checked by the veterinarian.
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3. Cats in heat and love-hungry tomcats
The readiness to mate also drives some cats to communicate this need loudly. Unspayed cats look for a willing tomcat during their heat, who, by the way, also tries to attract a partner with loud meowing.
If your cat is female and unspayed, constant meowing may indicate prolonged heat, which indoor cats often fall into. →Spaying can help with this. However, this decision should be discussed in detail with veterinarians beforehand.
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4. Fear or behavioral disorders
Cats are creatures of habit - they like to live in a stable environment, prefer their bed and scratching post in familiar places, and can struggle with disruptive experiences like parades.
So if you have recently moved, renovated, or drastically redecorated, this could also cause your cat to express her discomfort clearly. If your cat does not receive attention in such difficult situations, it can develop into permanent behavioral problems.
What to do about the loud meowing of the cat?
Most cats have conditioned their humans very well with their meowing. What does that mean exactly? Usually, cats meow for a specific reason, because they want something - whether it’s affection, snacks, or engagement.
As a result, your furry friend gets your attention and gets you to give her what she wants. Meowing is followed by your reaction, making it the preferred method for your indoor tiger to get your attention. Quite clever, your little four-legged friend!
[TRANSLATION ERROR] Auch Langeweile und Unterforderung kann ein Grund für ständiges Miauen bei Katzen sein. Vor allem junge Katzen freuen sich, wenn du dich mit ihnen beschäftigst.
But not always can your cat be calmed down, and it might even escalate into constant noise. To properly engage your cat and sustainably wean her off meowing, you should start keeping your cat more occupied. Whether you gather the old toys, teach her →cool tricks, set up a play session every day, or surprise your cat with a nice new scratching post, is up to you.
Noise disturbance from cats and rental law
A persistent noise disturbance from cats can lead to your neighbors eventually having enough and wanting to ensure peace. If all goes well, they will confront you about it before involving the landlords. You can calmly explain that you are working on the problem and ask for some time to wean your cat off meowing.
However, your neighbors may have already informed the landlords, and they may now act as mediators between you and your neighbors. In this case, you might first receive a warning, and you must find a solution quickly. In such an urgent case, you may need to consult →cat trainers or behavior experts directly.
But can your landlord evict you because the cat meows so loudly? It’s worth taking a look at the rental agreement. What are the guidelines regarding this? Generally, there is no ban on keeping cats. Any agreement on this is made individually, and only when problems arise or other residents of the building are disturbed by an animal can a ban come into effect. Important reasons like a neighbor's allergies can also lead to a ban on keeping cats.
In the worst case, the constant and loud meowing of your furry friend could lead to a ban on keeping pets - especially if the noise disturbance occurs after 10 PM and is disruptive. This could even mean moving out for you and your indoor tiger. If your cat has turned into a little screamer, you can follow our tips. Take plenty of time for your cat and try to understand her better.
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