Why does my cat "meow" 🐱 🐾 Some breeds of cat are known to be more chatty than others and often their meows are simply a form of communication, maybe they are waiting for their food or wanting to play. 🐾 Meowing can also be a cat vocalising their anxiety, stress or fear. It’s best to observe your cat, when do they meow? What sort of sound is it? You can then put the sounds in to context. It will also help you spot if there is a change to the frequency or pitch of the meows. 🐾 A cat that is u