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[Arlene Seegmiller]

A meowing cat can drive you up the wall-or at least away from home to seek relief for a few hours. Does your cat meow too much? I'm not referring to a meek little meow now and then, but the "Chinese water torture" kind of meowing that goes on, and on, and on.

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Before you do anything about your cat's excessive meowing, you need to figure out the reason behind this problem behavior, one that can become serious, if no steps are taken to curb it. Here are 5 of the most common reasons cats meow too much:

1. Your cat may be ill and meow to let you know he or she needs help.

If your fairly quiet cat suddenly starts meowing excessively, it is time to check it out for a physical problem. Look the cat over thoroughly, checking for scratches, tender spots, a tendency to favor one or more paws when walking, reluctance to walk at all, listlessness, discharge from eyes, ears, or nose, etc.

Any one of these cat behavior problems may merit a prompt visit to a veterinarian to make sure needed treatment is started as soon as possible. Solving the cat's health problem usually also solves the problem meowing behavior, too.

2. Most cats meow when they want you to do something for them.

And most cat owners recognize this type of meow. It is usually loud and insistent and can mean, "I want food and water," "My litter box is full," "I want to go outside," or "I want to come inside." When you fulfill the "command," whatever it is, the meowing usually ends---at least until they want you to do something else for them.

3. A cat may meow to alert their owners that something is amiss.

Not all cats pay attention to anything beyond the 4 walls of the house they live in, but some act almost like "watchdogs" for their owners. As soon as a neighborhood cat, dog, raccoon, or other intruder (even a two-legged one) comes anywhere near the house, "Watchdog" cats begin to meow.

Some even growl. Unfortunately, they seldom stop until the intruder leaves the premises so you might as well leave that comfy easy chair and venture outside to take care of the problem if you want any peace and quiet for the rest of the evening. Intruder gone-cat behavior problem of excessive meowing solved.

4. Some breeds of cats are noted for meowing more than others.

If you have a Siamese cat (as I did at one time) you are probably in for being treated to more meowing than with most other breeds, but you still need to check for causes that may 샌즈카지노 indicate trouble. Siamese cats are noted for not only the frequency of their meowing, but also for the loudness, so if excessive meowing is a problem for you, try for a breed that is not noted for being so vocal.

5. Cats are basically social and meow when they just want attention.

Most of us become cat owners in the first place because cats are so appealing. They are cuddly creatures who love to be held and petted, and are great company. All these things are true, but there is one problem. Most cats want to cuddle, to be held and petted, and to share their company with you on their schedule, not yours. And, if you happen to be busy when they decide it is time for some of this attention from you, their response is to meow until it is forthcoming.

If this happens too frequently at your house, and you feel your cat is already receiving sufficient attention, try short periods of banishment from your presence. Put the cat in another room or even in the garage for a short time as soon as the meowing begins, and it won't be long before your cat learns there are certain times he or she needs to be a quieter companion in order to remain in close proximity to you.

Those are five of the most common reasons cats meow too much, and you could probably add a few more from observing your own cat's behavior. Since there are so many causes for excessive meowing in cats, it seems that no one solution to the problem will apply to all. Each of us needs to determine what is behind the excessive meowing of our own particular cat, and then decide where to go from there.

Chances are if you live in a rural or even suburban environment, you live close to feral cats - skittish, roughened wild cats that may look like they need some human help, only to run away when approached. These cats aren't tame and in no way willing to be a house cat and are perfectly capable of living outside on their own, whether it damages some of the ecosystems or not.

If you find yourself surrounded by these untamed creatures, you have several options. One, you could leave them be and claim they are simply not your problem. This is a favored option for many but by no means a good one. There are over 70 million feral cats in the U.S.A. alone and scientists rightly blame the extinction of thirty-three species of bird on that huge number of cats: cats that hunt, kill and eat all sorts of birds, reptiles and rodents. This overpopulation could quickly lead to the extinction of other birds and maybe even some prey mammals. Plus, who wants the reek of a feral cat spraying its territory underneath and around their carport? Yuck.

The second option would be to start feeding them. This is a better choice, but still not ideal as your third option, which we'll discuss in a moment. Feeding these cats at set times during the mornings or evenings and putting out a homemade shelter for them is a good idea - cats that aren't hungry will pounce half-heartedly and are far more likely to end up empty-pawed after the hunt. But this also leads to several other problems: spreading diseases and overpopulation. Diseases like toxoplasmosis, parasites, and rabies can spread through a bite or scratch when a neighborhood pet mingles with a feral. In turn, diseases can be spread to the unsuspecting owners when they're animal interacts with them. The illnesses can cause death in some occasions, and grief follows after an animal's death due to the sicknesses. This means that the disease could be spread to your outdoor cats and possibly to you and your family!

Along with this, cats are like rabbits when it comes to reproducing and if none of the cats are sterilized, there will be kittens. This adds to the population, increasing the risk factor of all the previously mentioned points. As the cats' caretaker, you'd also have to increase the food you put out for the animals daily because of the extra mouths to feed. You'd also be given the task of taming and adopting out the kittens - and only given a certain window of time to do this.

The last option of Trap-Neuter-Return (T-N-R). This involved trapping the cats using humane, catch-and-release traps before getting them sterilized and releasing them again. This eliminates almost all of the issues with having feral cats around your yard. Now that there are neutered, they won't be having any more kittens, they'll be vaccinated and dewormed so they won't spread parasites or diseases, and they won't feel the urge to spray their territory as much.

Don't be afraid to get your local shelter or the community involved! They can do most, if not all, of the trapping and neutering for a very low price or even for free, depending on where you live. They will also ear-tip (remove the top bit of the ear) the cat so that they won't be caught and trapped again by other well-meaning people and rescue groups.

Now for the final issue: What about the birds? That's where you start feeding the cats. Keeping them fed once or twice a day ensures that they are well-fed. This boosts their immune system as well, making them less likely to contract possible sicknesses that aren't eliminated by vaccines or deworming. And now that they are feeding daily, they are less likely to bother so much with hunting.

Feral cats aren't bad. They help keep mice away from your barn, are interesting to watch and all they require is a bowl of food every day and space to be wild, free-roaming cats. All you have to do is give them that chance!