understanding what our new cat wants
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Previous cat not an issue didn't make much noise so was usually fairly obvious what she was after.
New one makes noise alot! Seems to announce everything so have no idea what anything means she walks around making noise so obviously wants something but no idea what other than attention but she can't have that all the time.
But oddly she is no bother over night she gets into her bed at about 11pm then stays there till about 7am (she obviously eats and things) where the previous one would keep visiting through the night walking over us etc
So any good ways to decipher cat?
New one makes noise alot! Seems to announce everything so have no idea what anything means she walks around making noise so obviously wants something but no idea what other than attention but she can't have that all the time.
But oddly she is no bother over night she gets into her bed at about 11pm then stays there till about 7am (she obviously eats and things) where the previous one would keep visiting through the night walking over us etc
So any good ways to decipher cat?
She has food available but could be wanting tasty bits. She won't go out but maybe wants the door open to sit looking out, she doesn't seem distressed
It's just seems to be constant talking, alot sounds like moaning "I'm here, attention, attention!" Then other seems more urgent usually followed by her using her litter tray
Previous cat would go sit by a door and make a noise if she wanted it open
This one is like a needy kid with no inside voice
She is quite likely bored but she seldom plays by her self. We try to play as much as possible but calls get in the way and shd has to learn that so try to keep ig structured
If she'd go out she may be happier but she is terrified it seems of going out
She came with another cat when she was given up. They thought they were bonded but they realised they weren't and didn't really like each other. She is only about 16 months old so is very much still learning
It's just seems to be constant talking, alot sounds like moaning "I'm here, attention, attention!" Then other seems more urgent usually followed by her using her litter tray
Previous cat would go sit by a door and make a noise if she wanted it open
This one is like a needy kid with no inside voice
She is quite likely bored but she seldom plays by her self. We try to play as much as possible but calls get in the way and shd has to learn that so try to keep ig structured
If she'd go out she may be happier but she is terrified it seems of going out
She came with another cat when she was given up. They thought they were bonded but they realised they weren't and didn't really like each other. She is only about 16 months old so is very much still learning
Edited by Trustmeimadoctor on Monday 15th May 10:18
Trustmeimadoctor said:
Previous cat not an issue didn't make much noise so was usually fairly obvious what she was after.
New one makes noise alot! Seems to announce everything so have no idea what anything means she walks around making noise so obviously wants something but no idea what other than attention but she can't have that all the time.
But oddly she is no bother over night she gets into her bed at about 11pm then stays there till about 7am (she obviously eats and things) where the previous one would keep visiting through the night walking over us etc
So any good ways to decipher cat?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu_pNeqAQ-UNew one makes noise alot! Seems to announce everything so have no idea what anything means she walks around making noise so obviously wants something but no idea what other than attention but she can't have that all the time.
But oddly she is no bother over night she gets into her bed at about 11pm then stays there till about 7am (she obviously eats and things) where the previous one would keep visiting through the night walking over us etc
So any good ways to decipher cat?
I was going to ask what breed but assume just a normal "Cat"? Some breeds are far more vocal than others. I can have full blown conversations with ours and they actually make different noises for different things. From chirps to grumbles to full on meows.
Just remember that if you constantly jump at their requests they learn that's what works. So if they meow and you give them attention immediately, they'll do it all the time expecting to get attention. Try ignoring them, or at least just calling them to you.
Just remember that if you constantly jump at their requests they learn that's what works. So if they meow and you give them attention immediately, they'll do it all the time expecting to get attention. Try ignoring them, or at least just calling them to you.
C5_Steve said:
I was going to ask what breed but assume just a normal "Cat"? Some breeds are far more vocal than others. I can have full blown conversations with ours and they actually make different noises for different things. From chirps to grumbles to full on meows.
Just remember that if you constantly jump at their requests they learn that's what works. So if they meow and you give them attention immediately, they'll do it all the time expecting to get attention. Try ignoring them, or at least just calling them to you.
Yeah just a dsh nothing posh when she callms down and claims onho my desk she curls up on my laptop or in her rad bed next to me and sleeps untill the door goes then she goes to check them out and we go back to noisy cat Just remember that if you constantly jump at their requests they learn that's what works. So if they meow and you give them attention immediately, they'll do it all the time expecting to get attention. Try ignoring them, or at least just calling them to you.
Trustmeimadoctor said:
She has food available but could be wanting tasty bits.
Could be. Felix 'Goody Bag' treats appeal to my cat when she needs titivating.Trustmeimadoctor said:
It's just seems to be constant talking, alot sounds like moaning "I'm here, attention, attention!" Then other seems more urgent usually followed by her using her litter tray
She is quite likely bored but she seldom plays by her self. We try to play as much as possible but calls get in the way and shd has to learn that so try to keep ig structured
She came with another cat when she was given up. They thought they were bonded but they realised they weren't and didn't really like each other. She is only about 16 months old so is very much still learning
I think attention is the most likely thing. When mine is like that, if I sit down and put her on my lap she usually settles down.She is quite likely bored but she seldom plays by her self. We try to play as much as possible but calls get in the way and shd has to learn that so try to keep ig structured
She came with another cat when she was given up. They thought they were bonded but they realised they weren't and didn't really like each other. She is only about 16 months old so is very much still learning
If you get up does she try to lead you anywhere? For example, I have just been interrupted for yet another trip to the food bowl!
We recently got 2 kittens (3 months ago), they'll be 5 months old in a few weeks.
Both are extremely quiet, one can pur for Britain when she gets attention, the other is just quiet but very friendly also.
Neither meeoww, which I am missing if I am honest as every other cat we have had used to be quite talkative.
Both are extremely quiet, one can pur for Britain when she gets attention, the other is just quiet but very friendly also.
Neither meeoww, which I am missing if I am honest as every other cat we have had used to be quite talkative.
I think that's your answer; she's bored and wants to play/have attention.
The most valuable thing we have to give is time.
You said 'She came with another cat when she was given up. They thought they were bonded but they realised they weren't and didn't really like each other.' I'm normally very 'anti' getting another cat when one's already there, but do you think it would be worth considering?
The most valuable thing we have to give is time.
You said 'She came with another cat when she was given up. They thought they were bonded but they realised they weren't and didn't really like each other.' I'm normally very 'anti' getting another cat when one's already there, but do you think it would be worth considering?
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