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Why Cats Get So Loud When You Break Out Their Dinner

Published Nov 11, 2025

In this article, Stephen Quandt explains that meowing for food is part instinct and part learned behavior, since cats quickly figure out that vocalizing gets them fed. He also shares how to tell when a cat’s chirp or trill at mealtime might actually be their version of saying thank you.

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