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A cat’s meow is as normal as a dog’s barking, however, when your cat begins to meow excessively, it could mean something. The first thing you want to rule out when your cat begins to meow all the time is illness. You want to be sure that there is not something that is jeopardizing your cat’s health so be sure to take a quick trip to the vet’s to rule this out. Once you have ruled out illness, you can take the following suggestions below to minimize the meowing before it begins to drive you crazy.

* Hunger - This is usually one of biggest reasons for the constant meow. Make sure there is plenty of food and water for your cat and that it knows exactly where to find it.

* Attention - Another reason why your cat might be meowing if because it is looking for attention. Show it some attention, however, do not constantly coddle it every time it meows. Instead, try not to respond to it during this excessive meowing period.

* Playtime - Give your cat plenty of playtime during the day so that it sleeps at night. This can be hard in some cats because generally, cats are nocturnal. With repetition, you can change your cat’s schedule so you can get a good night’s sleep.

* Water - A great method to use that will help minimize the meowing is to get yourself a spray bottle and fill it up with water. When the meowing becomes overwhelming, give your cat a little spray. Do not abuse this method with every meow though.

* Going outside - Your cat might want to go outside. This can be especially true if you have allowed your cat to venture outdoors before. In this case, a good cat flap should do the trick. It can be easily installed on any door. This will allow your cat to come in and out as it pleases.

It is important that you do show your cat lots of love and attention. However, when times get a bit busy and your cat’s meow is driving you nuts, you can try some of the tips above to see if they help.

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