or feeling intimidated by something scary, like an unknown animal or another cat. If you think the meowing may be a sign of injury, it's time to take your cat to the vet. Some cats will meow when ...

“I was like, ‘What?’ Like, one, he’s a cat. Two, he’s not screaming. He’s meowing because there’s a lot of commotion,” she ...

Cats mostly meow to humans — in greeting, to get attention, and of course, when they want food. The length and volume of the meow, and your cat's body language, can offer clues about their mood.