A few times, it may have worked, and they’ve responded. But why do cats meow back at you? You don’t need to have one of the smartest cat breeds to know how intelligent these tiny felines are.

After being woken up early by Elton’s insistent meowing again and again, the cat’s owner, Joaquin Baldwin, decided to take action. “Autotuned the cat because he won’t shut up in the mornings.

Cats mostly meow to humans — in greeting, to get attention, and of course, when they want food. The length and volume of the meow, and your cat's body language, can offer clues about their mood.