Meowing, lots to say or a problem??

[bowlkat]

I'll second what a few folks have said: a relatively-young, apparently healthy cat who does what you describe, is (a) somewhat stressed or upset about something (separation anxiety, his missing friend, the population change?), (b) Anxious to tell YOU, the apparent source of consolation and/or solutions, ALLLLLLL about it in meticulous detail, and (c) anxious that you should LISTEN to him about it all! He's got a lot to say about a less-than-desired-level-of-perfect situation, and wants you to hear about it and DO something about it. Pay extra attention to him and it should pass...... in time. BIG changes for the pride, and as many have said, cats don't dig changes at all..... surprises do nothing for them.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Cats don't like change so I'd say that this is most likely the cause. Even though my RB Starr and my Pearl weren't really buddies, ever since Starr's been gone Pearl has been extra clingy and needy towards me and it's been a little over 6 months now. She's always been very vocal so this sure hasn't changed. As my Storm has gotten older he's found his voice and he's also much more vocal especially about feeding time.

[orangemm]

A couple of years ago my family came for a week-long visit (all 6 of them plus one more!). Binky is scared of strangers and slinks and hides when they come in the house.

He stayed in our bedroom the entire time, not venturing out unless everyone was asleep and then only for a quick look-see.

The day they left he finally came out to inspect and began meowing (he hardly EVER made any noise before). He meowed for days on end until he finally figured out they were gone for good and his territory was safe.

Yes, any upset to normal routine will probably trigger a lot of "talking".

[cassiesmom]

I'd vote lots to say. Cassie has become quite the blabbermouth when I come home from work on these very cold days. Meows back at you, precious Diego!

[Queen of Poop]

He's also become something of a bathroom companion when I am getting ready in the mornings. He's up on the counter rubbing on me and everything else. I give him a gentle combing and he starts to purr. I think he's becoming something of an attention seeker!!