{"id":112773,"date":"2022-04-23T06:23:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T06:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-to-shut-up-2\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T06:23:55","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T06:23:55","slug":"how-do-you-get-a-cat-to-shut-up-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-to-shut-up-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get a cat to shut up?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-to-shut-up-2\/#How_do_you_get_a_cat_to_shut_up\" title=\"How do you get a cat to shut up?\">How do you get a cat to shut up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-to-shut-up-2\/#Why_is_my_cat_meowing_non-stop\" title=\"Why is my cat meowing non-stop?\">Why is my cat meowing non-stop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-to-shut-up-2\/#Why_is_my_cat_meowing_so_much\" title=\"Why is my cat meowing so much?\">Why is my cat meowing so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-to-shut-up-2\/#How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_meowing_constantly\" title=\"How do I get my cat to stop meowing constantly?\">How do I get my cat to stop meowing constantly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-to-shut-up-2\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_cat_wont_shut_up\" title=\"What do you do if your cat won&#8217;t shut up?\">What do you do if your cat won&#8217;t shut up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-to-shut-up-2\/#Why_is_my_cat_meowing_repeatedly\" title=\"Why is my cat meowing repeatedly?\">Why is my cat meowing repeatedly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-to-shut-up-2\/#How_can_I_make_my_cat_stop_meowing\" title=\"How can I make my cat stop meowing?\">How can I make my cat stop meowing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-to-shut-up-2\/#Why_is_my_cat_meowing_so_much_for_no_reason\" title=\"Why is my cat meowing so much for no reason?\">Why is my cat meowing so much for no reason?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-to-shut-up-2\/#Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_meow_a_lot\" title=\"Is it normal for cats to meow a lot?\">Is it normal for cats to meow a lot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-get-a-cat-to-shut-up-2\/#When_should_I_be_worried_about_my_cat_meowing\" title=\"When should I be worried about my cat meowing?\">When should I be worried about my cat meowing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_cat_to_shut_up\"><\/span>How do you get a cat to shut up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to get a cat to stop meowing at night: 5 tips for a quiet nightx26#39;s sleep<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Reset your catx26#39;s internal body clock.<\/li>\n<li>Give them plenty to eat and drink.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your cat busy during the day.<\/li>\n<li>Ignore the night-time serenade.<\/li>\n<li>Clean out the litter box before bed.<\/li>\n<li>Create a safe night-time environment.<\/li>\n<p>20 Dec 2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_meowing_non-stop\"><\/span>Why is my cat meowing non-stop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Non-stop meowing is <b>either a call for attention or to let you know that your cat is anxious, scared or lonely. Excessive meowing can indicate that that your cat is in pain and requires medical attention. I rescued cats for several years and every one was different.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_meowing_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my cat meowing so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common cause of excessive vocalization is <b>attention-seeking, a learned behavior. Many cats learn to meow to signal their wish to go outside or be fed. This technique is especially effective early in the morning or at night when you are tired. To stop the offending noise, you may give in to your catx26#39;s demands.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_cat_to_stop_meowing_constantly\"><\/span>How do I get my cat to stop meowing constantly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats often meow to initiate play, petting, or to get you to talk to them. If you want to cut down on attention-seeking meows, <b>stop responding when it happens. Only give them attention when they are quiet. If they start to meow again, look or walk away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_cat_wont_shut_up\"><\/span>What do you do if your cat won&#8217;t shut up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First and foremost, <b>make sure your cat has food, water, and a clean litter box. They could simply be communicating to you that they want something to be done about one of those basic things. If the meowing is a new issue and your cat seems less chatty and more irritated, consider a trip to the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_meowing_repeatedly\"><\/span>Why is my cat meowing repeatedly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Repeated meows <b>may indicate that your cat is excited, while high-pitched meows can mean that your kitty is startled or hurt. Low-pitched meows express unhappiness and are a way for your furry companion to let you know youx26#39;ve done something wrong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_cat_stop_meowing\"><\/span>How can I make my cat stop meowing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If youx26#39;ve ruled out health issues, though, consider some of these tactics to stop your cat from meowing all night:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Reset your catx26#39;s body clock. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Provide essentials like food and water. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Scoop the litter box before bed. &#8230; <\/li>\n<li>Give your kitty plenty of playtime and affection before bed.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_cat_meowing_so_much_for_no_reason\"><\/span>Why is my cat meowing so much for no reason?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common cause of excessive vocalization is <b>attention-seeking, a learned behavior. Many cats learn to meow to signal their wish to go outside or be fed. This technique is especially effective early in the morning or at night when you are tired. To stop the offending noise, you may give in to your catx26#39;s demands.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_cats_to_meow_a_lot\"><\/span>Is it normal for cats to meow a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>All cats are going to meow to some extentu2014this is normal communication behavior. But some cats meow more than their pet parents would like. Bear in mind that some breeds of cats, notably the Siamese, are prone to excessive meowing and yowling.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_worried_about_my_cat_meowing\"><\/span>When should I be worried about my cat meowing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Meowing that <b>suddenly becomes louder or softer, more frequent, or changes pitch or tone could also be an indication that something is amiss, Levy says. x26quot;You know your cat best. When you see changes in behavior, patterns of activity, or vocalizations they produce, these should be warning signs.x26quot;<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you get a cat to shut up?Why is my cat meowing non-stop?Why is my cat meowing so much?How do I get my cat to stop meowing constantly?What do you do if your cat won&#8217;t shut up?Why is my cat meowing repeatedly?How can I make my cat stop meowing?Why is my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-112773","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112773"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112773"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112773\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112773"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112773"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}