{"id":905,"date":"2024-05-21T02:40:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T02:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/?p=905"},"modified":"2026-07-21T12:51:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:51:30","slug":"cat-low-meow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/uk\/cat-low-meow\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat Low Meow: What Does It Mean?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cats make a range of sounds from purring, mewling, hissing, growling, and everything in between. Figuring out what these vocalizations mean, however, can be hard for even the most experienced cat owner. One of the most confusing sounds a cat can make is the low meow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What does a cat low meow mean and how should you react when you hear it? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roarrr-stockpack-unsplash-720x514.jpg\" alt=\"cat meowing\" class=\"wp-image-922\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roarrr-stockpack-unsplash-720x514.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roarrr-stockpack-unsplash-380x271.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roarrr-stockpack-unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roarrr-stockpack-unsplash-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roarrr-stockpack-unsplash-2048x1463.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roarrr-stockpack-unsplash-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roarrr-stockpack-unsplash-1568x1120.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roarrr-stockpack-unsplash-840x600.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/roarrr-stockpack-unsplash-1200x857.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#the-different-kinds-of-meows\">The Different Kinds of Meows<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#the-standard-meow\">The Standard Meow<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#repeated-meowing\">Repeated Meowing<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#the-mewl\">The Mewl<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#the-long-yowl\">The Long Yowl<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#the-lowpitched-meow\">The Low-Pitched Meow<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#the-highpitched-meow\">The High-Pitched Meow<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-does-a-cat-low-meow-mean\">What Does a Cat Low Meow Mean?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#one-meow-many-meanings\">One Meow, Many Meanings<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-different-kinds-of-meows\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Different Kinds of Meows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common noise a cat will make is the \u201cmeow.\u201d Kittens will meow to tell their mother that they are hungry or in need of attention. Did you know that adult cats do not meow at one another? This is a vocalization reserved solely for humans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interestingly, cats also have a range of meows. Some are low-pitched while others are high. Repeated meows also have a meaning, as does the single quiet meow. Before you can figure out what your cat\u2019s low meow is trying to tell you, you need some pertinent details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-standard-meow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Standard Meow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the sound most people recognize: the mid-pitch and medium duration meow. Usually when cats do this, it is because they want something. It is up to you to decipher exactly what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"repeated-meowing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repeated Meowing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meows that happen one after the other could be a sign that your cat is excited. However, the pitch of repeated meows should also be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-mewl\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Mewl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often accompanied with excited or <a href=\"http:\/\/bensalemveterinaryhospital.com\/how-cats-show-affection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">loving behavior<\/a>\u2014such as lacing between your legs\u2014your cat might give a clipped meow in greeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-long-yowl\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Long Yowl<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lengthy meow that makes your eyebrows go up in question is often a persistent demand. Perhaps your cat knows it is dinnertime. Maybe they are asking to go outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-lowpitched-meow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Low-Pitched Meow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often characterized as a grumble or complaint, the lower the pitch of a meow, the more upset your cat may be. For example, if you are late with dinner, your cat might do a low meow to tell you to hurry up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-highpitched-meow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The High-Pitched Meow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually less of a meow and more of a shriek, this could mean that your furry friend is in pain or frightened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-does-a-cat-low-meow-mean\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Does a Cat Low Meow Mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the facts about meowing in mind, it is time to decipher what it means when a cat has a low meow. First, consider the natural volume of your cat\u2019s voice. Maybe your cat has a baritone while others have a soprano, so this low meow could be their regular volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you do notice that the pitch of your cat\u2019s meowing has dropped, it is time to pay attention. Is their meow long and low? A cat\u2019s low and long meow means that they are getting impatient. They\u2019re saying, \u201cYou left me outside all day and the food bowl is <em>still <\/em>empty? Human, what\u2019s wrong with you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice that your cat is giving you low meows and has a posture that is closed off and unfriendly, they could be annoyed or sad about something. It is best to leave your kitty alone for now.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stockpack-unsplash-2-720x480.jpg\" alt=\"kitten meowing\" class=\"wp-image-923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stockpack-unsplash-2-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stockpack-unsplash-2-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stockpack-unsplash-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stockpack-unsplash-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stockpack-unsplash-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stockpack-unsplash-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stockpack-unsplash-2-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stockpack-unsplash-2-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/stockpack-unsplash-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"one-meow-many-meanings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">One Meow, Many Meanings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So that\u2019s the gist of it: A cat low meow is the same as a human grumble. When you hear a low meow throughout the day, it means that your cat is either impatient, upset, or annoyed. Be sure to pay attention to the context of the low meow, as well. Sometimes cats do this when they are stressed out or feeling unwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might also want to check out these posts to learn more about your cat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/uk\/how-to-keep-a-cat-healthy\/\">How to Keep a Cat Healthy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkiesandwhiskers.com\/uk\/cat-panting-after-playing\/\">Cat Panting After Playing<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1691755531253\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does it mean when a cat meows low?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It&#8217;s important to consider the context in which the low meow is happening and any accompanying behaviors to get a better understanding of what your cat might be trying to communicate.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cats make a range of sounds from purring, mewling, hissing, growling, and everything in between. Figuring out what these vocalizations mean, however, can be hard for even the most experienced cat owner. One of the most confusing sounds a cat can make is the low meow. 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