How Cats React When You’re On The Phone: Olga is patient

Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga.

Ignoring your cat is often necessary when working, talking on the phone, or preparing dinner. Generally, most cats do not like what they perceive as neglect and are not shy about expressing frustration. A few years ago, my Siamese cat learned how to turn off my Xbox when my online sessions took too long. Since the digital power button is so sensitive, he only has to touch it with his nose to end my pleasure and restore his status as the center of attention.

Olga’s Patience

Patience is not usually one of Olga’s virtues, but she was unusually calm when I was on the phone. He’ll sit nearby and stare if I talk too long, but he doesn’t jump on my lap or destroy the furniture. He seems irritated if I hang up and call back, but he’s calmer than when I ignore him while working on the computer.

However, he is a bit distracted by video calls and doesn’t think a human voice should come from a computer screen. If he’s sitting next to my chair when a video chat starts, he’ll run into the living room. I think the sound quality is okay, but the pitch or timbre bothers Olga, and she has the same reaction to YouTube videos. Of course, I can understand his reaction to the online videos because some have scary soundtracks.

Loud Talkers

The sound of a muffled voice from my phone can also irritate him because he is not very close when waiting for the call to end. Most of my friends and some of my relatives are high-decibel talkers, and I’m sure with his enhanced hearing, he’s glad to keep his distance.

I was surprised that he understood that I was talking to someone else, but like most healthy cats and dogs, he could hear the other person’s voice and knew that my attention was focused on them. I don’t understand why he is so thoughtful and avoids bothering me when I speak at length. If I’m doing something, like reading or writing, his patience is thin.

Low-Decibel Meows

My Siamese cat was less cooperative when I ignored her, and after putting up with her yelling, I eventually ended my phone calls. Even if Olga cried the whole time I was on the phone, she wouldn’t be as messy as my Siamese. He doesn’t have a loud meow and only cries when he’s in the carrier.

As I mentioned in my other article, I didn’t think Olga could make a sound when she was a kitten. He opened his mouth to cry, especially when I was preparing food in the kitchen, but no sound came out. Eventually, he made some noise, but the sounds were more like “squeaks” than “meows.”

I wondered if he was crossbred with a large rat until I heard his scream for the first time. I’m glad he’s not a quiet cat, and I’m also glad he’s so polite when I’m on the phone, even though he doesn’t seem to be.