How to Quiet a Noisy Cat

If you love your cat, but his excessive "meowing" is absolutely driving you up the wall (and preventing you from getting sleep at night), it is time to take some action. When a cat meows, it typically means that they want or need something, whether it is to be fed, attention from you or they want to either come in or go outside. Quieting a cat down can be relatively easy if you know the right things to do.

Things You'll Need

  • Squirt bottle with water
  • Cat toys
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Instructions

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      Feed your cat at predictable times every day. Instead of just feeding your cat when she makes it known to you that she is hungry, feed her at the same exact times on a daily basis. Because of this stable food schedule, her "meal reminders" and constant meows to you will probably stop. Feed your cat decent-sized portions as small meals will cause her to meow at you every time you move towards the refrigerator or kitchen.

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      Play around with your cat. The more attention and exercise you provide your cat with, the happier he will be, which will result in far less meowing and noise. Throw cat toys in your cat's direction and encourage him to run after them. Not only will it give him some necessary exercise, but it will keep him occupied, too. Provide your cat with attention, as well. Even if you just talk to him as you are preparing dinner in the evenings, it could satiate his appetite for your undivided attention (and help soothe his anxieties).

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      Spay your cat. If you have a loud female cat, she may meow a lot once she gets to sexual maturity (which is around five to six months old). The meowing is a result of entering heat, and can be very loud and persistent. To prevent this from happening, spay your cat (which is also beneficial for preventing unwanted litters of kittens).

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      Deter your cat. To prevent your cat from meowing all day, have a squirt bottle on hand when he starts up and give him a brief and light blast. As you do this, maintain your composure so he doesn't link it to anger or hostility on your part. He will soon associate meowing with squirting, and will likely stop.

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      Get a cat flap. Cats can be very indecisive when it comes to being inside or outside. Instead of constantly listening to meowing from a cat who wants to either go outside or come back inside, install a flap so that your cat can come and go as he pleases, without having to bother you. This extra freedom will make your cat happy and prevent you from having to deal with a lot of hassle.

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      Look out for signs of pain. When a cat meows, it can be an indication that she is feeling pain. Look over her body for any indications that she is wounded. If you do not notice anything, consider taking her to the veterinarian to have the situation checked out.