Cats Turn Up the Volume: Male Owners Hear More Meows

Study Finds Felines Speak Louder to Their Dads

In a recent observational study, researchers discovered that domestic cats tend to vocalize more frequently when interacting with male owners compared to female caregivers. The findings suggest that cats may adjust their communication style based on the gender of the human they’re addressing.

Key observations included:

• Male owners reported hearing an average of twice as many meows during daily interactions.
• Female caregivers received noticeably fewer vocal cues, though they still enjoyed regular cat companionship.
• The increased meowing appeared to be linked to attention‑seeking behavior rather than distress.

The researchers caution that the study’s sample size was modest, but the pattern was consistent across the participating households. They recommend further investigation to understand the underlying social or evolutionary reasons behind this gender‑based vocal difference.

For cat lovers, the takeaway is simple: if you’re a man and your feline friend is being particularly chatty, you might just be hearing a “hey, look at me!” in every purr and meow.