Why cats meow more when men walk through the door; here’s what the research says

Many cat owners assume meowing is random, a dramatic demand for food or perhaps a sign of boredom. Yet recent findings suggest there is much more strategy behind those vocal greetings. Cats may change how much they meow depending on who has just walked into the home. For some pets, the moment a man enters through the door triggers a noticeable increase in vocal effort, sometimes turning a quiet cat into a surprisingly chatty companion. This insight challenges the idea that meowing is simply instinctive and instead suggests that domestic cats are skilled social communicators who adapt their behaviour based on the type of human they are interacting with. A peer-reviewed study published in the journal Ethology observed 31 domestic cats responding to their humans returning home. The resea