How to Make a Cat Stop Meowing Outside a Door

Unwanted cat behavior comes in many forms. If there are no medical problems present, a meowing cat can still be stressed, bored or simply trying to gain your attention. Offering adequate play stations, providing low stress feeding stations and interacting with you cat daily with routine care and positive reinforcement reduces boredom and anxious behaviors. Being able to recognize between a sick cat and bored or anxious cat is the first step in curbing unwanted behaviors.

Things You'll Need

  • Cat calming aid
  • Cat treats
  • Pet-safe cat deterrent
  • Pet-safe cat toy
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Instructions

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      Determine why your cat is meowing outside a door. Bored cats quickly learn what gets our attention and stressed cats may be looking for a better place to hide. An outside cat may be trying to gain access to an inside cat or vice versa.

    • 2

      Spay and neuter inside cats to keep stray cats from seeking out mating or fighting partners on your property.

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      Feed a late morning breakfast and late evening meal before bedtime to keep early rising cats satisfied until you get your day started.

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      Use pet-safe pet deterrents, such as sprays, to deter cats from sitting at the door.

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      Place food and water stations in low traffic areas to prevent cats from being frightened away from their food source by unexpected guests or loud noises.

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      Provide kitty a safe place in a low traffic area of the house where he can keep his things, such as bedding, toys and catnip.

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      Offer kitty a treat when he waits calmly for you to open a closed door as you move throughout the house. This reinforces that being quiet near a closed door is a good thing.

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      Redirect the cat̵7;s attention with a loud noise, such as shaking an empty soda can with a few uncooked pasta inside.