Scientists have discovered why cats meow

Experts on animal behavior from the University of São Paulo in Brazil conducted an experiment and concluded that cats meow, encouraging people to solve their problems. The study was published in the journal Animal Behaviour. Thus, meowing is seen not as a random sound, but as a way of interacting with a person.

The study involved 38 domestic cats. Scientists created a problem for them and watched the reaction. Separately, the behavior of animals was recorded when the owners were nearby and when they could not help. It turned out that in the presence of the owners of the cat, the meows were about four times louder.

The authors associated this with the communicative role of meowing. In their assessment, the results are consistent with the assumption that sounds serve as a signal to humans and are used in interaction. Other details about the method are not given.

The publication also includes warnings from veterinarians. With the onset of autumn cold and cloudy weather, not only people suffer from depression, but also their pets. According to the study, interacting with animals briefly improves mood, but does not help with stress. Dogs are considered neutral in this respect, while cats are able to increase negative emotions. Psychiatrist Alexei Vilkov commented on whether cats can increase stress in owners.

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