When your cat meows, do you know what he is trying to tell you? Probably not, but the way a cat meows can indicate how he is feeling and what he would like from you. Here’s a short list of different kinds of “meow requests.”

• Short meow: Standard greeting.

• Multiple meows: Excited greetings.

• Mid-pitch meow: Plea for something like food or water.

• Drawn-out mrrroooow: A demand for something.

• Low pitch MRRRooooowww: A complaint or displeasure

• Lower than mid pitch MEEOOOOOOwww: Begging, for something such as food.

• High-pitch RRRROWW!: Anger, pain or being fearful.

• Chatter (rapid teeth-chattering): Excitement, frustration.

• Chirrup (a cross between a meow and a purr with rising inflection): Friendly greeting sound, often used by a mother cat to call to her kittens.

• Purr: Invites close contact or attention.

• Hiss: A serious sign of aggression.

So pay attention to what your cat is trying to tell you, it may be important!

Remember, your pets count!