If your cat grumbles a lot, this post will show you a number of possible reasons why and what you can do about it.
So, why does my cat grumble? Possible reasons why your cat grumbles are that it is hungry or thirsty, injured or ill, anxious, it wants to go outside, or that it wants attention.
Your cat might grumble for a number of reasons and it might be due to a combination of them. However, there are some things you can consider when figuring out the main cause and there are some things you can do about it.
Why does my cat grumble?
Below are a number of possible causes and what would make them more likely.
It is hungry or thirsty
Thee reason why your cat grumbles could be that it is hungry or thirsty. This would be more likely if it grumbles when it has not been fed and it does not have access to food or water. In this case, it would help to give it access to food and water whenever it might need it.
Injury or illness
Another possible cause is that it has gotten an injury or illness. This would be more likely if your cat has started doing it suddenly and it has been showing other signs of being ill or injured such as being sick a lot or being fatigued. In this case, the best option would be to take it to a vet.
Separation anxiety
The cause could also be that it has some separation anxiety. This would be more likely if it starts grumbling when you are not around or when you are leaving home.
It wants attention
It might also be the case that your cat does it in order to get extra attention from you. This would be more likely if your cat does it when you have not been giving it much attention and if you tend to give it more attention when it does it.
A problem with the room it stays in
Another possible cause is that there is an issue with the room that it tends to stay in. The room might be too hot, loud, or it could be because your cat does not have access to a litter box in there.
It wants to go outside
It could also be the case that your cat does it because it wants to go outside. This would be more likely if your cat starts grumbling when it is by the door.
Things to consider
Below are some things to consider to help figure out the main reason why your cat has been doing it.
If your cat has always grumbled
If your cat has not always grumbled, it would help to consider what else happened when it first started doing it. If it started doing it suddenly, it could be due to having to stay in a different room, injury, illness, getting less attention, or another pet being around that it does not like.
The timing of when your cat grumbles
It would also help to consider if there is a certain time that your cat tends to grumble. For example, if your cat tends to do it when you are leaving home, it could be the case that it has separation anxiety or hunger.
What to do about your cat grumbling
Below are some options you have when dealing with the behavior.
Get help
If your cat has started doing it suddenly and you are not sure why, it would likely help to take it for a check up with the vet. By doing so, you should be able to get expert advice tailored towards your particular cat and to rule out injury or illness as a cause.
Ensure it has access to food and water
If your cat has been doing it when it does not have access to food or water, it would also likely help to give your cat access to food and water.
Ensure the room it stays in is ideal
It would also help to ensure that the room your cat tends to stay in has a space for it to lie down safely, is not too hot, and that it has access to a litter box.