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Why does the cat meow when its owner leaves?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Michael Jackson
A cat meowing when its owner leaves may be because the cat lacks a sense of security and feels scared and nervous. It may also be because the cat has separation anxiety and is usually clingy and timid, so it will become very anxious when the owner leaves. . In addition, sometimes cats meowing may also be caused by physical discomfort, such as abdominal pain. If you find that your cat is depressed, has a loss of appetite and other abnormal conditions, it is recommended to take it to the pet hospital for further examination and treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition.

1. Lack of sense of security

If the cat has just arrived home, it may bark as soon as the owner leaves. The environment does not produce fear. When the owner leaves and the cat finds itself alone, it will become afraid of the surrounding environment and bark. It is recommended that the owner prepare some related items that he has used and place them around the cat, so that the cat can feel that the owner has not gone far and increase the cat's sense of security.

2. Has separation anxiety

If the cat is usually clingy and timid, it will be very anxious when the owner walks away. However, in this case, it usually stops barking for a while. Will bark. In this regard, it is recommended that owners prepare more toys for cats, such as automatic cat teasing sticks, to distract cats. If your cat's separation anxiety is severe, you can spray some cat pheromones before leaving to calm the cat's mood.

3. Physical discomfort

Cats meow sometimes because of physical discomfort, such as abdominal pain. It is recommended that owners observe carefully, and if they find that their cats are showing signs of malaise, loss of appetite, etc., they should take the cats to the pet hospital for examination in time, and then provide symptomatic treatment based on the examination results.