 Are you asking yourself, why does my cat meow so much? Cats communicate through a variety of vocalizations, meowing, purring, chirping, and hissing, among others. They display their unique personalities through these vocalizations, a characteristic most people find endearing. The most common cause of excessive vocalization is attention seeking, a learned behavior. Many cats learn to meow to signal their wish to go outside or be fed. This technique is especially effective early in the morning or at night when you are tired. To stop the offending noise, you may give in to your cat's demands.