A cat meows like a child crying because the cat is in heat, and the meow is mainly to attract the opposite sex for mating. Secondly, cats may also make such sounds when they have physiological needs to attract the owner's attention and ask the owner to accompany it or give it some food. In addition, if the cat meows like this often and is accompanied by symptoms such as listlessness and loss of appetite, it may be sick, and its physical discomfort or pain stimulates it to meow non-stop.
1. In heat
If a female cat makes a cry like a child and it mostly occurs in the middle of the night, it is very likely that the cat is in heat. During this period, cats will also show signs of being particularly clingy, rubbing themselves everywhere, and raising their buttocks when being petted, and they are easily attracted to other cats of the opposite sex. Therefore, at this time, it is recommended that the owner controls the cat in estrus within a certain range and does not let it escape. Of course, if the owner wants the cat to give birth, he or she may consider breeding the cat during this period. If the owner does not want the cat to become pregnant, he can wait until the estrus period is over before taking the cat to a pet hospital for sterilization.
2. Has physiological needs
If the cat is still young and meows like a child, it may be because it has needs that need to be expressed to its owner, such as when it is thirsty or hungry. , want to play with the owner, etc. At this time, the owner can prepare some food for the cat, and pay attention to keeping the cat warm to see if it gets better.
3. Sick
If the cat does not show signs of estrus or has been neutered, and is also accompanied by symptoms such as listlessness and loss of appetite, it may be because the cat is sick. It causes pain in the body, so it makes a miserable cry like a child. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time to find out the cause and then treat it symptomatically to avoid delaying the condition.
