Cats scream louder at men due to their inattentiveness
Cats tend to scream louder and more often at men than at women because men are less adept at understanding feline signals, causing cats to raise their voices to get their attention.
Source ZME Science
Specifically, when a woman enters the room, cats raise their tails, rub against her legs, and meow softly—using subtle communication. However, when a man appears, the same cats scream wildly, indicating a need for more expressive behavior. This suggests men struggle more to recognize cats’ signals and attention cues.
Therefore, the loud cat scream is an adaptive behaviour aimed at improving communication between cats and men. With greater attentiveness from men, interactions may become quieter and more effective.
