"One explanation is that your cat hears your voice, thinks you're talking to them, and - like any polite feline - answers with a friendly meow or a chirp. Cats are attuned to your tone of voice and body language, so if you conscientiously maintain an upbeat demeanor in meetings, your cat may find that especially appealing. When you continue with your work call and don't adequately respond to your feline friend, more bids for attention inevitably ensue,"
"While humans can hear sounds as high-frequency as 20,000 Hertz, feline hearing goes to at least 64,000 Hertz, which helps cats detect high-pitched sounds such as a frightened mouse's squeak. Cats can also pinpoint where sounds are coming from with impressive precision. All of this means cats can hear high-pitched noises emanating from headphones or laptop speakers and, being curious creatures, feel compelled to investigate."
Cats frequently interrupt video calls to seek attention and respond to perceived communication cues. Cats hear a broader frequency range than humans and can localize sounds precisely, making noises from headphones, laptop speakers, or high-pitched alerts especially compelling. Cats read tone of voice and body language and may find an upbeat meeting demeanor particularly attractive. Interrupted or ignored attention bids escalate into more noticeable behaviors such as bunting, walking across keyboards, or blocking the camera. Any response from the human, positive or negative, reinforces the attention-seeking behavior. Curiosity and potential threat detection also motivate cats to investigate on-screen activity and sounds.
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