• some pirate@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      1 year ago

      In fact the miau sound you are used to is produced exclusively in presence of humans, normally they make other sounds

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        Yes, there were studies where it was proven that these sounds are actively being reinforced by human interactions; cats learn that this works

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          can confirm. i basically meow at my cat whenever he looks like he wants something. based on how he reacts i can figure out if he’s hungry, needs attention or is just doing his hourly sweep of the house.