As a cat owner, it’s important to do what you can to ensure your feline companion leads a healthy and happy life. While a cat’s vocalizations can be difficult to understand, the veterinarians at Animal Care Center of Fairfield in Ohio are here to shed some light on some of the sounds a cat makes and what they mean.

Veterinarian Explains 3 Ways Cats Communicate 

1. Meow

Your cat may meow for a number of reasons. It can serve as a greeting when you come home at the end of a work day or a command for you to put food in their bowl or to give them attention. Your cat may also meow if they don’t want to be touched or held.

2. Purring

Despite common misconceptions, cats don’t only purr when they’re feeling happy, although it is usually attributed to contentment. If your cat is purring, it could also mean that they’re feeling anxious and they are purring to calm themselves down. It’s important to pay attention to your cat’s actions as they purr to best decipher the meaning.

3. Chirps or Trills

Mother cats use chirps or trills to get their kittens to follow them and this sound is used even as the cats grow up. It typically means they want you to follow them, most often to the kitchen so that they can get fed.

When it’s time to take your cat in for their routine veterinary appointment, turn to the team at Animal Care Center of Fairfield. Their caring veterinarians will conduct a comprehensive exam and answer any questions you may have about your cat’s health and behavior. They also offer a range of additional services, from pet dental care to animal boarding. Give them a call today at (513) 829-6621 to schedule an appointment with a veterinarian or visit their website for more information about their full list of services.