r/cats • u/unethicalfetus Lots of kitties! • 14h ago
Video - OC Why does my cat look at me and meow
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u/purrlfect 13h ago
She's saying hello, also the slow blink means "I love you"
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u/rom_sk 12h ago
People say this. But I think it actually means “I own you.”
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u/Fast-Top-5071 3h ago
It's more like a "I think I trust you not to do something startling but I'm not sure."
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u/JustifytheMean 11h ago
More like "I know you can't/won't kill me when I blink". It's a sign of trust not love.
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u/Fast-Top-5071 3h ago
I don't know where the "slow blink means love" came from. It doesn't mean that. You will often see them slow blink after a scuffle with another cat in the household. It's more like "I think you probably won't smack me now." Deescalation wince.
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u/Terrible_Toy_Breaker 14h ago
Sounds like a standard “sup?”
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u/0018andrew 13h ago
Pur company would like to hire you as cat to human and human to cat translator. We can't offer much but you can choose from the following list: cardboard boxes, blankets and a scratching pole. :D
Edit: I mean Our company... okay it stays pur.
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u/lalakingmalibog 12h ago
How do I apply to Pur Company? Are there any job openings?
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u/Cyrano_Knows 11h ago
I have to warn you. This company doesn't like original thinkers.
They like to do their thinking inside the box.
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u/0018andrew 11h ago
We are very flexiable. For example, for orange postions, 1 think/week is enough.
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u/0018andrew 11h ago
You have to go in front of our company door, and when we open, just don't come in.
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u/yeathatsmebro Tuxedo 11h ago
Yes. Meowxpert here. Cats learnt to meow like this thanks to us, humans. They vocalize like this especially with humans, since most of inter-cat language is through behavior more than it is through vocalization. This meowing and slow blinking tells me that they say they love you.
Tell them you love them back! And pet the king/queen.
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u/AppleNo7287 9h ago
Our neighbour's cat moved to us for a couple of years after they got a baby, and he learnt to up nod together with the "sup" meow. Because we greeted him like that, and how he does the same to us, that's adorable.
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u/Due-Reflection-1835 13h ago
I love this sub. "Why is my cat doing cat things? Is my cat a cat?"
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u/ElectricosSuenos 13h ago
🎯🎯😅😅
Lots of divergents afoot, one of my cats is similarily living a different reality and I try to make it fun.
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u/rogerworkman623 34m ago
“My cat keeps rubbing her face on my furniture and purring. Should I take him to the vet?”
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u/ShakeWeak2666 13h ago
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u/JagYouAreNot 13h ago
Stop looking at me.
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u/Individual_Handle556 13h ago
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u/Gho5tWr1ter 13h ago
It’s been ages since I saw Pepe-le-Pew.
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u/ElectricosSuenos 13h ago
She talks to you because she sees you talking. She's trying to join casual sound communication you've modeled in your human-ness.
In studies, they found cats aren't often verbal with each other unless they're PISSED. So NOT casual sound comms, more like I'ma slash you if you dare comms.
Talk back to her, see what she says.
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u/SpaceDelay424 10h ago
I love videos of cats with GoPros etc wandering around interacting with each other. Meowing really does seem like something they mostly do with humans. It’s really funny to think they’re just trying to copy us lol
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u/ElectricosSuenos 10h ago edited 10h ago
Exactly. So cute. They wanna talk to us 🥰🥰 even tho it's not their first communication choice
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u/niko_blanco 2h ago
And it gets even better:
Some researchers suggest that domestic cats have developed meows to resemble the acoustic characteristics of a crying baby, possibly because humans are particularly sensitive to these sounds and are therefore more likely to respond to them.
Manipulative little bastards.
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u/Money-Type-176 13h ago
Because you are part of his or her pride. You should do it back or do it before they do it. I do that with my Gary and we go back and forth a few times😹🐈⬛😸🐈⬛😸
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u/HoopaDunka 11h ago
It’s the cats friendly way of saying: what the fuck are you looking at? Give me pets or give me food!
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u/Aggravating_Anybody 6h ago
The soft meow paired with the super soft eyes makes me think they are saying “love you!”
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u/strangebru 10h ago
If your cat makes the same meow at you all of the time, that's the name your cat calls you.
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u/rythejdmguy 5h ago
Little guy probably wonders why you look at him and make noise with your mouth too
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u/Howard_Cosine 13h ago
"Dear, Reddit. Why is my cat being a cat and doing totally normal cat things? TIA!"
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u/PlentyCoyote3344 13h ago
Just sayin Howdy! And look how content and relaxed those pretty green Kitty eyes are! ❤️
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u/Dreams-Designer 11h ago
Because it’s awkward to just stare at someone and NOT say “Hi ,” or “what’s up !” 🤷🏻♀️😹
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u/mechanical_marten American Shorthair 9h ago
Trying to see what kind of meow gets your attention. You are their safe space judging by those purrs.
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u/thatvillainjay 9h ago
My cat would to come find me, get in my way, look at me and meow, then leave.
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u/JackOfAllMemes 8h ago
My cat will yell in the kitchen until I call him. He knows exactly where I am and doesn't have any cognitive problems
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u/Glum-Geologist8929 9h ago
That looks like a classic, "What's up?". I'd respond with a head rub & complement.
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u/ClimateOutrageous399 13h ago
My cat also sometimes meows at me when i look at him, no idea what it means but its cool
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u/posco12 13h ago
I read that cats that slowly close their eyes in front of you have complete trust in them. (Also read you can do it to them and they understand its meaning).
The crying is usually wanting attention with petting, face and back rubbing etc. can just be their talk to a human big cat. Mine does it all the time.
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u/BerylToby 13h ago
Just yapping. He’s also squinting his eyes at you so it’s a friendly conversation.
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u/count-brass 11h ago
I look at my cat and say “Cat,” or one of the other half dozen names. I think it’s about the same thing back.
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u/BrokenHope23 11h ago
looks like a simple "hi you, what's going on?"
Cats can't speak like humans, but they try. Most of a cat's communication is nonverbal; ear movements, posture, blinking/slow blinking, etc. that other animals can pick up on but we don't really fully understand yet. We've made some headway like how slow blinking means love and how some ear movements can tell us pleased/displeased but there are still exceptions as each cat communicates differently.
I'd say your cat is interested in engaging and open to having an adventure with you. Whether playing around the house, petting, going for a walk with a harness outside, etc. who knows what your guy's routine is but they seem open to you
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u/Sunkern_ing 9h ago
We had a cat that never meowed normally but would meow if you made eye contact/talk to her directly. She was an angel.
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u/boomboy8511 8h ago
I read somewhere that cats started meowing after domestication to get their humans attention and that a cats meow is meant only for humans.
I know it's not true but it's a nice thought and after reading it I respond to any meow I hear in my home lol.
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u/Shieldlegacyknight 4h ago
When people just stare at me without saying anything I say what. Same concept.
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u/Sufficient_Topic1589 4h ago
My boy does that. He’s like oh hey bro. High pitched meows and short like that mean they like you
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u/cclancaster13 2h ago
Y'all really be coming onto this sub all the time asking: "Why does my cat, cat?"
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u/lemeneurdeloups 46m ago
“Hey good lookin’
Whatcha got cookin’ … for dinner?
By the way, WHEN IS IT BEING SERVED?”
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u/nurkurzhier-undweg 14h ago
why do you look at her and don't meow?