Some cats are naturally quiet, and will not meow very often (some cats also have a very quiet, or even silent, meow). If your cat never meows when you are around but does at a pet sitter when you are away, it might mean that he is asking for attention because he misses you. It can also be a sign of anxiety or stress because you are not there to comfort him and his routine has changed. A pet sitter should always be on the lookout for unusual behavior, because cats may meow not only to indicate loneliness, that the box needs cleaning, or that water or food need replenishing, but sometimes it may mean that they are not feeling well. We suspect that most times, however, a quiet kitty may meow at a pet sitter because it is lonely, bored, and/or unhappy with not having its owner at home and is expressing its frustration. If the pet sitter is able to, and the cat is comfortable with other people, then a little playtime and patting may help kitty to feel more at ease until you can return.
Hi, Ann,
Some cats are naturally quiet, and will not meow very often (some cats also have a very quiet, or even silent, meow). If your cat never meows when you are around but does at a pet sitter when you are away, it might mean that he is asking for attention because he misses you. It can also be a sign of anxiety or stress because you are not there to comfort him and his routine has changed. A pet sitter should always be on the lookout for unusual behavior, because cats may meow not only to indicate loneliness, that the box needs cleaning, or that water or food need replenishing, but sometimes it may mean that they are not feeling well. We suspect that most times, however, a quiet kitty may meow at a pet sitter because it is lonely, bored, and/or unhappy with not having its owner at home and is expressing its frustration. If the pet sitter is able to, and the cat is comfortable with other people, then a little playtime and patting may help kitty to feel more at ease until you can return.
Hope this helps!