Most often, pets make a noise to remind owners to refill the bowl with food. But here the pet is fed … and desperate screams do not subside. To find out why a well-fed cat meows endlessly, you will have to pay attention to the animal's behavior - the reason for the screams can be quite serious.
I want to play
Like humans, animals have their own character. It is possible that you have come across a very talkative animal, which needs to communicate often and a lot with its owners. Perhaps he simply does not have enough attention and affection - take the cat in your arms, stroke it, play with it, most likely, having played enough, the animal will calm down and go about its business. If you have no time, give the cat a small ball, an artificial mouse, so that he can be distracted by them.
The presence of food in the bowl is not a guarantee that the animal is full. Check if the food has spoiled, if you need to add fresh water. Maybe your cat just wants something different, or the portion seemed too small to him. Often, cats make a noise, demanding a tempting piece from the owners' table, especially if they previously managed to achieve a treat with the help of screams. Do not accustom the animal to handouts from the master's table - it is better to demonstrate to the cat that you are not going to succumb to provocations.
If the cat is not neutered, the possible cause of yelling is the onset of sexual activity. The cat can persistently ask to go outside, scratch doors and furniture.
If the cat has recently eaten, perhaps he needs to go to the toilet, and the tray is not clean enough or the path to it is completely blocked - in this case, it will be enough to open the door for the pet or clean the tray to stop the screaming.
Cats are often conservative, any changes surprise and frighten them. Maybe your pet is unhappy with the appearance of a new piece of furniture in the house, the arrival of guests or unusual noise - in this case, it will be easiest to ignore it, soon the cat will get used to it and calm down.
How is your health?
If a well-fed cat has free access to the litter box, does not need to communicate with you or with the opposite sex, but nevertheless continues to scream desperately - most likely, the animal is trying to tell you that it is not feeling well. Try to take the cat in your arms, gently touch his belly - if your pet has digestive problems, the touch will be unpleasant for him, which he will quickly let you know about. An unusually dull coat, watery eyes, nasal discharge, and lethargy may indicate ill health. The best solution would be to go to a veterinary clinic.
Check if a piece of food or fish bone is stuck in the mouth or throat of the animal - in this case, the screams may be hoarse or choked. If it is not possible to quickly remove the foreign body, urgently show the cat to the veterinarian before the sharp edges injure or pierce the palate or esophagus of the animal.
Crying while eating is possible if the cat hurts to chew or swallow - for example, due to diseases of the teeth and oral cavity.
You should not punish the cat, even if the screams cannot be explained by illness or other reason and they annoy you very much - to silence the cat, spray it with water. Having got under an unexpected shower several times, the cat will firmly associate unpleasant sensations with unreasonable screams and will cease to persistently attract attention to itself unless absolutely necessary.
