"Every cat is really the most beautiful women
in the room."
E.V. Lucas

How to talk
to your cat
Say what?

Cats are cuddily, too. There is nothing nicer than snuggling up to a contented, purring kitty at the end of a hard day. Cats - properly trained and socialized - have very little negative impact on a home. With the right kind of relationship with you there is no need for "little accidents," furniture damage or any kind of behavior that would upset even the most forgiving owner.

The Signals - Purring

Purring is just one of the many different ways by which cats communicate; and although experts seem to be constantly debating all the hows and whys of purring, any cat owner will tell you that it is definitely the sound of a contented kitty.

The Meow

As a general rule, meows can mean many things. They can be loud and demanding - complaints that dinner is late or than the door to the litter box is closed. Meows can be short an sweet, an affectionate "thank you for just being a friend." Tiny meows are carryovers from kitchenhood. Cats use this very effective ploy to get what they want. Most of us cannot ignore that pitiful little mew that pleads for a treat or a simple fussing. It isn't all that unusual in human society, either.

The Yowl

At the other end of the wide vocal range is that out-and-out yowl that grates on the ears and the nerve endings. It a sound that gives a whole new meaning to the message, "I want it now!"

*The Screech*

That fighting screech is a sound that pierces your very soul. If you have ever heard cats fighting, you'll remember that high pitched banshee wail that is designed to scare off any opponent - as well as startle you wide awake, heart pounding in the middle of the night. If a cat doesn't retreat from the face off, the caterwauling can go on for hours. It is a sound that could be an energizing courage - mustering gambit for the cat in much the same way that an exponent of a martial art yells as he delivers a blow.

Hissing

Hissing is another unmistakable sound. When you hear that, you know your cat is telling you that she means business and you'd better back off, at least for the time being. Hissing is the cat's way of letting the world know that trouble lies waiting. "I'm waiting for trouble," it translates, "so you'd better not mess around!"

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How to talkto your catSay what?

*The Signals - Purring*

*The Meow*

*The Yowl*

*The Screech*

*Hissing*