Cat Sounds and What They Mean

Did you ever wonder what your cat was thinking or feeling?  Well maybe these cat sounds will help you out?

According to Mother Nature Network:

Meowing:  This means several different things...Happy, Sad, or possibly Angry.  Maybe they just want your attention.

Purring:  They do this when they are not happy..they might feel threatened.

Trilling:  This is a cross between purring and meowing.  It's when cats communicate to each other.  And sometimes if they need something, like a new bowl of water or food.

Chattering:  This is a cros between purring and meowing, as well, but their mouth is usually open when chattering.  It means they're excited about something or possibly frustrated.

Hissing or Growling:  It means their afraid or angry.  They usually do it to humans, cats or other animals.

Caterwauling:  This is the sound a female cat makes.  It's a way of letting everyone know she's in heat.  If your cat is fixed, she probably isn't making this noise.

Who knew cats made all these noises?  Who knew?