Cat Sounds: What Do Your Cat’s Vocal Expressions Mean?

Cats communicate in so many different ways. One of the primary ways of feline communication is body language. Yesterday, we talked about marking behavior, which can include scent marking, head bunting, scratching and kneading as well as less common behaviors such as middening. And of course, cats also express themselves with a wide range of vocal expressions, from meowing, hissing and growling to chirping, chattering and purring.

In a recent article for Answers.com, I explored cats’ various vo...