Hi Jay

Some cats are naturally more vocal than others. Breed, temperament, and the environment can influence a cat’s tendency to communicate vocally.

Breeds like Siamese, Tonkinese, and Bengals are known for being particularly vocal, whereas Maine Coons tend to be more reserved.

Kittens typically communicate with their mothers, but as cats become adults, they often become more inclined to communicate with their owners.

Like humans, individual cats have distinct personalities; some are more reserved, while others are pretty talkative.

If your second cat suddenly becomes more vocal, it could be a sign of anxiety, stress, or even a health issue that requires a veterinary check-up.

I have three cats: two are quiet, and one is quite vocal and needy.

I hope that helps
Melina

Hi Eleanor

Cats meow for various reasons, as this is typically how they communicate with their guardians.

Usually, felines meow when hungry, bored, stressed, in pain, or unwell.

Excessive meowing in an 11-year-old male cat may indicate a medical condition, age-related changes, or behavioral issues. It’s essential to eliminate any medical causes before addressing behavioral issues.

I hope this information is helpful and that you can take your cat for a veterinary health check.

Sending love & healing
Melina

I’m an old guy of 74 with a same-age Weggie stray who began in my hay loft at age 1. A great mouser, friend, work companion with a terrific personality. He has alerted me to sick sheep/lambs, lambs birthed in pasture, who loves all my hens, children of young age and barely tolerant of teens, only at a distance. Slept inside days, and stood guard on front stone wall all night, caught on CCTV chasing fox, dogs and Coyote up the street, tail tween the legs. Now aged, he stays in all day and night with access to his screened patio adjacent his window perch. He won’t use a litter box, nor the dirt cellar and potty’s on the wood floor in the spare room every morning. He taught me that cleanups with latex gloves, bleachy water, a pail with a tractor absorbent cloth are much cheaper, less time consuming and much more fun to deal with. He alerts me to his call to nature as I respond with “Good-Boy,” grab my response kit and wait for his deposit. He chases my hand playfully as I do the chore, praising him all the while. I look forward to the chore each day and stay at home 24/7 as he becomes less able to navigate. He was prone to gulping chow and vomiting but I learned to feed quality wet food w/o veggies, less volume and do it quite often with a clean dish each meal, and 24/7 access to a water bubbler. His new affection is so very rewarding. And long ago, when I opened his first flea-collar pkg, the chemical odor was overwhelming. It caused him to dash for the door in flight-mode and caused a reaction to my sinuses for several days. I opted for revolution at his insistence and it was the start of a beautiful relationship.

Hi Linda,

One of my male cat’s also likes to call me when he can’t find me. He’s my little shadow, Melina

Hi Helen,

Some cats are very communicative, while others are vocal when they want to seek attention. If your cat has always been vocal, that’s just their quirky personality. However, if the vocalization is new, it could indicate distress. I’d be happy to email you our Feline Stress Audit to help you assess whether your cat is experiencing stress or just likes to chatter.

All the best,
Melina

Some cats are just more talkative than others. One of my cats will chirp hello but is otherwise quite while the other one randomly screams all the time, seemingly for the fun of it.

One of my cats does this too!