Does Anyone's Cat Meow At Them When They Cough Or Sneeze?

[tnbsp]

My cat, Spartacus, is a very vocal kitty. Lately he has started to meowing "meaah ah ah" when I sneeze, cough, or clear my throat. It's very weird! Anyone else have a similar experience or know why he does this? I think he's just chatting back and wants attention, but it's so funny!

 

[FeebysOwner]

Hi! That is pretty funny!! My cat will 'squawk' at me if I wave at her, even from another room. She will do the same thing if I am passing by her while talking on the phone. Not quite the same as what Spartacus does, but I am willing to bet it is for the same purpose - whatever that may be! I have no doubt you will hear from other members whose cats do similar things - maybe even reactions like Spartacus'!!

 

[LadyLondonderry]

Sylvie moves away from me when I cough or sneeze. She seems relatively unfazed by sneezing but acts terrified of coughing and can't get away fast enough. My mom's theory is that a cough sounds harsh and might make her feel as if she's being yelled at. I can't remember ever having yelled at her, but maybe someone did when she was out in the world as a feral kitten? I dunno. If she's snuggling with me and I feel a cough coming on, I do my best to stifle it!

 

[di and bob]

All of our cats stare at us and meow when we sneeze, i think they are disturbed or annoyed. They do the same thing to a voice out of a phone or computer, that they don't like at all.....it's an improvement though, they used to shoot off our laps like a shot, scaring everyone and leaving claw marks in their wake!

 

[susanm9006]

A “Bless You!” In cat language maybe? Or just him wondering why you are making so much noise maybe.

 

[PushPurrCatPaws]

Yeah, my cat does this too -- more like a "mrrrwp" noise, though. I seem to always sneeze or cough when she is sleeping, so maybe I'm just waking her up.

 

[sargon]

Freya will do it on occasion, when I clear my throat, but she's a meezer, so she'll also sometimes just sit on the floor, give me an exasperated look and start meowing at me for ten minutes ;>

 

[tnbsp]

I love all of your responses! So cute

 

[Diana Faye]

Irving, and our one time cat roommate Mojo, would both have conversations with me. Irving and I talked all the time. Mojo was a friend's cat, and I was the only one he would answer. Both happened to be tuxedo cats.

My kittens now will meow at me when I'm getting their food, but they are usually pretty quiet. Simon doesn't like to be away from Garfunkel, and will come calling looking for him (I attempted to take them out on a leash one by one, and could hear Simon through the walls). Sometimes they talk to walls, or go in another room and start calling like they're looking for me (even though they know where I am) and won't stop until I answer back.

 

[KarenKat]

Gohan and Trin both boot out of the room when the BF sneezes ... but my sneezes are less scary? Our theory is he sneezes loudly and harshly, and it may sound like a predator noise such as a bark.

Trin will also bolt if one of us breathes in to cough or sneeze. Anticipatory fear?

Olive doesn’t care, she’s more frightened of outside noises like dog collar jangles and large trucks.

 

[krystab]

My RB kitty Charlie would get very concerned when I sneezed. He would come running over and get right in my face. I think he was trying to make sure I was ok

 

[tnbsp]

Irving, and our one
(I attempted to take them out on a leash one by one, and could hear Simon through the walls).

hehehe the same thing happens to me when I try to talk them on walks. Now I beg my husband to go with us so no one is left inside

 

[lalagimp]

Sometimes my senior will chastise me for sneezing. I look at her like she's got two heads, and then I apologize for offending Senior Management.

 

[Diana Faye]

hehehe the same thing happens to me when I try to talk them on walks. Now I beg my husband to go with us so no one is left inside

Ya I'm going to have to enlist friends to help me train them. If I'm really lucky maybe I'll meet a nice cat guy lol

 

[tnbsp]

Ya I'm going to have to enlist friends to help me train them. If I'm really lucky maybe I'll meet a nice cat guy lol

A few times I was successful to take one out while the other was sleeping... but now they hear me and wake up and come running no matter what. hah