{"id":186038,"date":"2022-07-18T11:09:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:09:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:09:56","slug":"what-does-a-sad-meow-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What does a sad meow mean?"},"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\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#What_does_a_sad_meow_mean\" title=\"What does a sad meow mean?\">What does a sad meow mean?<\/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\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#How_do_cats_sound_when_they_are_sad\" title=\"How do cats sound when they are sad?\">How do cats sound when they are sad?<\/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\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#What_does_soft_meowing_mean\" title=\"What does soft meowing mean?\">What does soft meowing mean?<\/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\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_cat_is_sad\" title=\"How can you tell if your cat is sad?\">How can you tell if your cat is sad?<\/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\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#Why_does_my_cats_meow_sound_sad\" title=\"Why does my cat&#8217;s meow sound sad?\">Why does my cat&#8217;s meow sound sad?<\/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\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#What_does_a_crying_meow_mean\" title=\"What does a crying meow mean?\">What does a crying meow mean?<\/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\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#What_does_a_soft_meow_mean\" title=\"What does a soft meow mean?\">What does a soft meow mean?<\/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\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_cats_sad\" title=\"How can you tell if a cat&#8217;s sad?\">How can you tell if a cat&#8217;s sad?<\/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\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#Do_cats_yowl_when_sad\" title=\"Do cats yowl when sad?\">Do cats yowl when sad?<\/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\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#How_do_cats_act_when_they_are_depressed\" title=\"How do cats act when they are depressed?\">How do cats act when they are depressed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_cat_meows_softly\" title=\"What does it mean when a cat meows softly?\">What does it mean when a cat meows softly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#What_do_soft_quiet_meows_mean\" title=\"What do soft quiet meows mean?\">What do soft quiet meows mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#What_do_meow_sounds_mean\" title=\"What do meow sounds mean?\">What do meow sounds mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#What_are_signs_of_a_sad_cat\" title=\"What are signs of a sad cat?\">What are signs of a sad cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#How_do_I_comfort_my_sad_cat\" title=\"How do I comfort my sad cat?\">How do I comfort my sad cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-sad-meow-mean\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_feels_loved\" title=\"How do I know if my cat feels loved?\">How do I know if my cat feels loved?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_sad_meow_mean\"><\/span>What does a sad meow mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Low-pitched meows <b>express unhappiness and are a way for your furry companion to let you know you&#8217;ve done something wrong.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_sound_when_they_are_sad\"><\/span>How do cats sound when they are sad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A yowl or howl (they sound like loud, drawn-out meows) tells you your cat is in some kind of distressstuck in a closet, looking for you or in pain. Find your cat if they&#8217;re making this noise. However, in unaltered cats, these sounds are part of mating behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_soft_meowing_mean\"><\/span>What does soft meowing mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pleasant sounding meows are generally used as <b>requests for food or attention, whereas unpleasant meowing is usually reserved for demands or to express annoyance. It should come as no surprise that &#8216;cat people&#8217; understand these often subtle differences in tone and pitch better than others.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_cat_is_sad\"><\/span>How can you tell if your cat is sad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of a Depressed Cat <b>Changes in body language, including ears held back, tucked tail, and hairs standing on end. Meowing more or less than usual or making low-pitched, mournful meows. Lack of energy or a decrease in activity level. Retreating from humans or other family pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_cats_meow_sound_sad\"><\/span>Why does my cat&#8217;s meow sound sad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pay attention to some signs of possible depression in your cat. Vocal clues or changes in vocalization: Your cat may meow more or less than usual. <b>These are very audible indications that your cat may be unhappy. These unhappy noises are usually low-pitched, mournful yowls.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_crying_meow_mean\"><\/span>What does a crying meow mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pleasant sounding meows are generally used as <b>requests for food or attention, whereas unpleasant meowing is usually reserved for demands or to express annoyance. It should come as no surprise that &#8216;cat people&#8217; understand these often subtle differences in tone and pitch better than others.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_soft_meow_mean\"><\/span>What does a soft meow mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Illness or injuries can often lead to sadness and depression. Pain, nausea, hormonal imbalances, or lack of energy accompanying illnesses can affect your cat&#8217;s happiness level. If you suspect a health condition is behind your furry friend&#8217;s sadness, you should visit your vet as soon as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_cats_sad\"><\/span>How can you tell if a cat&#8217;s sad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of a Depressed Cat <b>Meowing more or less than usual or making low-pitched, mournful meows. Lack of energy or a decrease in activity level. Retreating from humans or other family pets. Hiding or sleeping more than usual.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_yowl_when_sad\"><\/span>Do cats yowl when sad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can cats cry tears? The short answer is yes, cats&#8217; tear ducts function the same way humans&#8217; tear ducts do, but they don&#8217;t cry emotional tears from sadness or pain. While <b>cats do cry out in the sense that they may vocalize (meow, yowl, etc.)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_cats_act_when_they_are_depressed\"><\/span>How do cats act when they are depressed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some common cues that your cat may be depressed include: <b>Lack of appetite, which can lead to weight loss. Sleeping at times they&#8217;d normally be awake. Not seeking out physical contact, for instance, they may stop brushing your legs, head bumping, or jumping in your lap for a cuddle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_cat_meows_softly\"><\/span>What does it mean when a cat meows softly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>#1  Meowing The standard meow is mid-length in duration and mid-pitched in tone and is the <b>asking for something sound. The mewl, a short high-pitched meow, usually means hello, and can be accompanied by rubbing against your legs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_soft_quiet_meows_mean\"><\/span>What do soft quiet meows mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the Smart Living Network, The occasional &#8216;silent meow&#8217; is common among felines and nothing to worry about and some cats do use this more often than others. For many cats, the quiet meow simply is <b>a substitute for a classic meow<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_meow_sounds_mean\"><\/span>What do meow sounds mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Meowing is all-purpose; your cat may be using meow as <b>a greeting, a command, an objection or an announcement. Some people have observed their cats walking around the house meowing to themselves. Chirps and trills are how a mother cat tells their kittens to follow them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_signs_of_a_sad_cat\"><\/span>What are signs of a sad cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of a Depressed Cat <b>Changes in body language, including ears held back, tucked tail, and hairs standing on end. Meowing more or less than usual or making low-pitched, mournful meows. Lack of energy or a decrease in activity level. Retreating from humans or other family pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_comfort_my_sad_cat\"><\/span>How do I comfort my sad cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats are not fans of uncertainty, so <b>having steady times for meals, cuddles, and playtime can help them feel more comfortable and relaxed. Play with them. A depressed cat may not be inclined to play, but it&#8217;s worth trying to engage them with a favorite toy or activity. Shower them with love.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_feels_loved\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat feels loved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>12 Signs Your Cat Loves You<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Slow Blinking. Eyes are said to be the windows to the soul.  <\/li>\n<li>Headbutting. Your cat may bump their head against you or rub their cheeks against you to show affection.  <\/li>\n<li>Grooming.  <\/li>\n<li>Kneading.  <\/li>\n<li>Showing Their Belly.  <\/li>\n<li>Meowing.  <\/li>\n<li>Purring.  <\/li>\n<li>Greeting You at the Door.<\/li>\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 What does a sad meow mean?How do cats sound when they are sad?What does soft meowing mean?How can you tell if your cat is sad?Why does my cat&#8217;s meow sound sad?What does a crying meow mean?What does a soft meow mean?How can you tell if a cat&#8217;s sad?Do cats yowl when sad?How&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"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":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-186038","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186038"}],"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\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=186038"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/186038\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=186038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=186038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=186038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}