How To Talk To Your Cat

  • April 14, 2008
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Sure, you talk to your cat now, but does he know what the heck you’re saying? And do you understand his purrs and meows? If not, it’s time to have a good chat with your furry friend.

You Will Need

  • A willingness to look silly
  • Attention to pay to his sounds
  • A working knowledge of cat body language

Step 1: Mimic his sounds

Create greater intimacy with your cat by mimicking his meows. Just knowing that you’re attempting to speak his language will make him feel closer to you.

Step 2: Use his name

Increase your chances of your cat listening to you by using his name when you’re issuing a command.

Men should use a higher-pitched voice when speaking to their cats, because cats respond better to sopranos.

Step 3: Watch your tone

Like humans, cats seek clues about a person’s mood by listening to his voice. So when you talk to your cat, be sure that your tone matches the message you want to convey.

If you want your cat to know you’re upset that he just peed on the rug, do what his mom would do: Gently pick him up by the scruff of his neck and growl.

Step 4: Learn his language

Cats have about 100 words in their vocabulary in the form of meows, growls, purrs and hisses. Pay close attention and you’ll begin to learn sound he makes when he’s hungry, angry, fearful and so on.

Step 5: Read his tail

Learn how to read your cat’s tail. If only the tip is moving, he’s irritated. If the tail is swinging from side to side, he’s PO’d. If he’s carrying his tail tall and proud, he’s happy.

Step 6: Interpret speed and volume

Figure out kitty’s mood by paying attention to the speed and volume of his mewling. Fast, loud sounds indicate anxiety, while slow, quieter sounds convey confidence.

In ancient Egypt, cats were so revered that when one died, the owner placed embalmed mice in the cat’s coffin so he’d have food in the afterlife.

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Comments (20)

MegT

";Roarrr"; hahahah

over 3 years ago by MegT

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ryland

I need to know how to make my cat talk to me a bit less...

over 3 years ago by ryland

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JOEL1967

About improper unination, if you have a tom who has been fixed and he starts peeing in the wrong place it can mean bladder blockage issues, frequent trips to the litter box and a I'm in pain type of vocaliztion accompanies his trips, plus the peeing out of the box .. (hes trying to find a spot to pee that don't hurt ) .... go to a vet asap .... diet changes will fix his problem . Just a FYI not to get mad right off the bat about a pee puddle.

over 3 years ago by JOEL1967

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Shabam

Foolish typo's. I meant cat. Who is that handsome man fighting with the cat

over 3 years ago by Shabam

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Shabam

Who is that handsome man fighting with the car

over 3 years ago by Shabam

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sanjay

Well, due to lolcats, we know for sure that cats can talk

over 3 years ago by sanjay

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N_Lexie_101

litterbox is the best place for a cat to go to the bathroom in.

over 2 years ago by N_Lexie_101

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QuetzaliSuicide

that cat is just too adorable

over 3 years ago by QuetzaliSuicide

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rakesh

How are you

over 2 years ago by rakesh

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rakesh

Nice Video of talking cat.

over 2 years ago by rakesh

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zombie

that's not completely accurate. A cat will also flick it's tail if he/she is very excited by something it wants! ... as when it sees a bird out the window or a mouse.

over 3 years ago by zombie

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deckard1

I definitely want want to buried with mummified mice.

over 2 years ago by deckard1

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FunniBaby

Ok.. IDK who's trying to talk to a cat {Crazy Cat Lady} But this is the coolest video about cats.

over 2 years ago by FunniBaby

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healthydetoxdi

He looks like my Oscar :o)

over 2 years ago by healthydetoxdi

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fail

preety awesome

about 1 year ago by fail

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LoyaltyVersusNexus

:P

11 months ago by LoyaltyVersusNexus

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maxpascher

You shouldn't use staples on the post, at the very least, or even the base. these staples are potentially harmful as your cat's claws could catch a staple. opt for a strong adhesive (pet-friendly, of course). a hot glue gun might work- not sure about toxicity of glue brands.http://www.maxpascher.com/

9 months ago by maxpascher

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Ivor_Grumble

I always find that when you put a cat in a blender it will always make a kind of ";MEEEEAOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWAAAYAAAAAAAAACHHHH*gurgle*"; noise. Is this normal and would it be in the 100 cat words?

5 months ago by Ivor_Grumble

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allaboutcats1297

that girl has a DEEP VOICE!

3 months ago by allaboutcats1297

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