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This article was co-written by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Elliott is a veterinarian with more than thirty years of experience in veterinary surgery and pet treatment. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary surgeon. She has worked at a veterinary clinic in her hometown for more than 20 years.
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The cute kitten you just adopted will grow up very quickly and have a lot of needs to be met. Kittens are incredibly sweet animals, but they can also meow a lot and tire you out. By identifying the cause of your cat’s meowing, coaxing, and petting, you can get your cat to stop meowing and become more attached to them.
Steps
Determine the cause of the cat meow
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Learn about kitten development. Kittens will go through certain stages in their development. Understanding these stages will help you identify why your cat meows and figure out the best way to comfort them. The stages of kitten development include:
- From birth to 2 weeks old: kittens know how to turn towards sound, eyes are open and will meow when their mother or siblings cannot be found.
- From 2 to 7 weeks: kittens begin to interact, play and will wean at about 6 to 7 weeks old, although they will probably still latch on to their mother’s habit.
- From 7 to 14 weeks old: kittens will be more interactive and active. Kittens should not be separated from their mother or flock before 12 weeks of age to minimize the risk of developing unhealthy behaviors. [1] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source In addition, kittens that are gently petted for 15 to 40 minutes a day for the first 7 weeks have larger brains. [2] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
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Determine the cause of the cat’s meow. Kittens can meow for a variety of reasons, such as being separated from their mother too soon or being hungry. Knowing why your cat meows will help you identify the cat’s needs and comfort it properly. [3] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to the source Cats may meow because:
- Cats separated from their mothers or separated too early. [4] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
- Cats want to be petted or noticed.
- Hungry cat.
- The cat is cold. [5] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- The cat is unusually hungry or restless due to illness. [6] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Cats need to go to the toilet.
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Identify kitten meow problems. A kitten that meows too much may just be her way of expressing herself. Understanding that meowing is a perfectly normal behavior for cats and kittens will help you get used to the occasional meow. [7] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- You need to determine when the kitten is meowing too much or for what need and if you need to get it to stop meowing. [8] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Note that some cat breeds, such as the Siamese, are more vocal. [9] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
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Go see a veterinarian. If you’re not sure why your cat is meowing or are concerned about your cat’s health, make an appointment with your veterinarian. They will help you determine the cause of your cat’s meowing and come up with the best plan to remedy the situation.
- Tell your veterinarian when your cat started meowing a lot and what makes it less meow or makes it more meow. You can also let your doctor know how long the cat is allowed to stay with her mother and her litter.
- Bring your cat’s medical records if you have one.
- Answer your veterinarian’s questions honestly so that the kitten gets the right treatment.
Pamper the kitten
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Hold the cat. Most kittens love to be held and petted by their owners. This helps kittens feel like they are being cared for by their mother, so they will interact and develop optimally. [10] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
- Be very gentle when dealing with cats. [11] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to the source You should pick up your cat with both hands to prevent it from falling.
- Avoid lifting the cat by the neck to reduce the risk of injury to the cat.
- Hold your cat in your arms like a baby—cats may not like to lie on their backs, but they will rest on your arms and snuggle their heads in your elbows.
- You can keep a thin blanket/towel on hand for the kitten to snuggle up to, but don’t cover the cat to avoid scaring it.
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Gently caress. Gently pet the cat, both when the cat is lying next to him or when you hold him. Doing so will help calm the cat, stop meowing, and get closer to you. [12] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Focus on petting the cat’s head, neck, and under the chin. Avoid tail strokes or other sensitive areas.
- Be careful not to be too strong.
- Brush the kitten twice a week or more if it shows interest.
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Talk to the kitten. Interaction is an important part of your kitten’s development and bonding with you. When the kitten meows or whenever you play with your cat, talk to the cat to let the cat know that you are communicating with it too. [13] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to Source
- Talk to your cat when you pet it, hold it, feed it, or whenever it comes near you. [14] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Talk in a soft voice and don’t scream to avoid scaring the cat. [15] X Trusted Source The Humane Society of the United States Go to source
- You can name and praise the kitten. For example, “Do you want me to pick you up? Miu likes you to hold her like this, right? Miu is very good.”
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Play with cats. Play is another important factor in helping your cat grow and bond with you. A meowing cat can be a sign that it wants attention, and playing is a good way for you to satisfy this need. [16] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- Have your cat ready with a bag of age-appropriate toys, such as a ball or a large toy mouse that the cat can’t swallow. You should also prepare a scratching table for cats.
- You can throw the ball back and forth to the kitten.
- Tie a toy to the end of a string and let the cat chase you. When not playing anymore, you need to keep an eye on the cat and put the toy in a place where the cat can’t get it. Kittens can experience serious intestinal problems or even death if the rope is swallowed.
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Make your cat a comfortable bed. Preparing your cat for a cozy place to sleep will make it comfortable, calm, and quiet. You can buy or spread a soft towel or blanket in a box to make a cat bed.
- Cover your cat’s bed with an item you’ve used, such as a sweater or even a blanket, to get your cat used to your scent.
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Feed the cat. Kittens need foods that are rich in nutrients for healthy growth. Feeding the cat well will also stop it from meowing. [17] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- You should mix canned cat food with kitten-specific milk to soften the food until the cat is 10 weeks old. Cat food should have the same consistency as oatmeal. [18] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to the source This is especially helpful when kittens are weaned early or are abandoned.
- Avoid regular milks as they can upset your cat’s stomach. [19] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
- You should use ceramic or metal bowls for cat food. Some kittens can be quite sensitive to plastic.
- Prepare a separate bowl of clean water for the cat.
- Make sure your cat’s food and water are fresh and the bowl is clean.
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Clean out the cat litter box. Cats and kittens are quite sensitive to cleanliness, especially of litter boxes. [20] X Research Source You need to keep the kitten’s litter box clean and near the cat, which will also make it less vocal.
- Make sure the litter box is just the right size for the cat to get in and out of easily.
- You should use a low-dust and odorless litter box.
- Scoop the waste out of the box as soon as possible. You should do this every day to encourage the cat to use the litter box. [21] X Research Source
- Keep the litter box away from the cat’s food bowl. Kittens don’t like food placed near the toilet.
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Give the cat medicine. If your veterinarian determines that the cause of the cat’s meowing is illness, then you need to give your cat medication and treatment as directed by the doctor to help it recover and stop meowing so much.
- Make sure you give your cat enough medicine.
- Check with your veterinarian carefully about how to give your cat medication to limit damage.
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Avoid ignoring or scolding the kitten. Unless you know your cat’s needs well and do not want to meet them, you should not ignore her calls, she may not be able to enter the litter box or have no water to drink. [22] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to the source In the same way, don’t scold your kitten for meowing too much. Yelling not only doesn’t stop the cat from meowing, it also scares the cat. [23] X Trusted Source American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Go to source
Advice
- You should raise two cats of the same litter so that they become friends.
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This article was co-written by Pippa Elliott, MRCVS. Elliott is a veterinarian with more than thirty years of experience in veterinary surgery and pet treatment. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary surgeon. She has worked at a veterinary clinic in her hometown for more than 20 years.
This article has been viewed 74,554 times.
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