by Jim Moore  

Of course cats meow. And the type of meow they use gives you a good idea of what they're trying to communicate with you. This is especially true if your pet is a Siamese cat. This type of cat is very vocal. One Siamese owner had a cat that meowed loudly - and persistently - whenever it wanted to play a game of hide and seek. Every time the cat used his "special meow", which the owner recognized, she knew that he was "hiding" and needed to be "found." She dutifully played.

In fact, Siamese cats have a voice that's often mistaken for a human voice. When a Siamese cat in heat, he sounds very human-like. Don't be surprised if your cat almost seems to be saying "hello." It's eerie to hear in the middle of the night. Many individuals also think that the meow of a Siamese cat is similar to a human baby crying.

But all cats use their voices at one time or another. And there are a variety of ways in which the voice of a cat indicates what the feline is trying to convey through "cat chat". The differences in pitch, intensity, frequency and even the pace and cadence of the cat's voice all leave clues about his feelings. The quicker the meows, for example, the more anxious or even frightened your pet may be. The slower the sounds, the more confident and relaxed he is. In addition to the occasional meow, cats more than likely will talk to you through a variety of other behaviors.

A favorite method of communicating is the cat's purr, which is unique to the feline species. You may already know that a cat purrs when he's content. Animal behaviorists now believe that they also purr when they are in the mood to be sociable.

However, if you pay close attention to your cat, you'll notice that he also purrs when he's nervous, feeling a little uneasy or even if he's in great pain. Some experts think it's a feline form of "meditation" and that this action comforts them. If this theory is at all correct, the "purring" sound of the feline is the equivalent of our "Ohm" when we meditate.

When your cat trusts you enough, she'll eventually roll over on her back, exposing her stomach. This, in cat behavior, is the ultimate form of submission. You should be impressed. It does not necessarily mean though that he wants his tummy rubbed. So be careful...  (for the rest of the article, click here) 

The Introduction of the Ezine 

Watch your Inbox for the exciting launch of a new version of Holiday Pet Care's newsletter, starting December 2011. 

So what's going to be new?  Well, ever wonder what our days are like?  Starting in December, and every couple of weeks, you'll get an inside peek of what goes on at Holiday Pet Care.  We hope that you're as excited as we are and we look forward to hearing your thoughts about what it's like for you to have this new perspective.  

We know, that what we offer at Holiday Pet Care is unique, and very special.  We know, that you chose us because of the peace of mind you get when leaving your pets somewhere you know they are well taken care of and treated as part of the family.   We know, that you would love to see more of the 'inside' of what it is that we do.

So stay tuned!  Watch for our first Ezine coming out December 9th, 2011.   

In the meantime, for the latest info (and some pretty adorable pictures as well), visit our Facebook page.   

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