Expert: Becky - 1/14/2009

Question
Our cat is 13 years old and when she awakes from sleep she then meows for food. No matter what you give her, she won't eat and keeps on meowing.  This is food she always ate when she was young and we have given her every type

Answer
Hi Michael,
It's hard to say. Perhaps she is not really meowing for the food, but for some attention. I know my cats, especially the Siamese, will meow when they want me to give them attention.  It may also be her way of "talking" to you, her way of saying "good morning!"  Who knows?  Cats are fascinating creatures and it wouldn't surprise me if she is conversing with you in cat talk. As long as she has not stopped eating completely, then I wouldn't worry about it.

God bless,
Becky