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If an adult cat has never heard the sound before, he might respond in alarm to the unfamiliar noise,” DeVoss says. Cats are social animals and may respond to strange noises to seek attention and interaction. • Playfulness

We all know cats to be very curious animals, right?! Because of this, cats may be drawn to investigate and understand what is happening when they hear an unfamiliar noise (such as the pspspsps noise!). • Predatory instincts One theory is that the sound mimics the sound of a small animal (onomatopoeia), such as a mouse or a bird, which are a cat’s natural prey.Some cats may respond to strange noises as an invitation to play, especially if the noise is followed by movement or other stimuli that resemble prey. • Training High-frequency noises like “pspsps” are like catnip to felines — a concept you understand if you’ve ever cooingly spoken to your cat in baby speech, also known as “ cat-directed speech.” Molly DeVoss, a certified feline training specialist who runs the nonprofit Cat Behavior Solutions, tells Inverse that high-frequency noises mimic the chatter of rats, so these sounds naturally draw the attention of felines.

Cats’ will react to “pspspsps” in “any number of ways” depending on the tone used and how they’ve been conditioned by their owners, according to DeVoss. A final theory is the fact that a lot of cats are conditioned to respond to the pspsps sound. It’s like when you train a dog to come when you call its name. With enough positive reinforcement, your dog will eventually learn that every time you call their name, something wonderful happens. You probably aren’t purposefully training your cat to come when they hear that specific sound, but it happens all the same.But why does “pspspsps” trigger such a deep-seated reaction in cats? Well, there isn’t exactly a wealth of peer-reviewed research on this topic, but pet experts have a few guesses up their sleeves. Let’s dive into the weird science behind this high-pitched sound. The following year, YouTuber Jeremy on easy shared a video entitled "pispispispispispispis," in which a man makes the noise to a cat. Within one year, the post received more than 135,000 views (shown below, right).

A user mentioned that he will “pspsps my 20-year-old man when I get home.” However, the user also mentioned that the feline cannot hear properly. Appreciating the reply, another user said he “loves that you refer to your cat as a man xD I call mine my ‘baby boy’.” Cats are known to be curious animals, and they may be drawn to the sound of “pspspsps” out of a desire to investigate and find out what is happening around them! Have you ever noticed that when you make a strange noise or sound near a cat, they often perk up its ears and start looking around for the source? It’s almost as if they’re trying to figure out what the noise means. It turns out that making strange noises around cats is actually a way for us to communicate with them. 5 Reasons Cats Respond To Strange Noises Made By Humans • CuriosityOne of the leading theories as to why cats are attracted to pspsps is that the sound imitates several other sounds that cats are naturally interested in. Pspsps is actually an onomatopoeia for several sounds found in nature. It could be the sound of rustling leaves or tiny claws scratching the dirt. For some cats, it might remind them of a bird ruffling its feathers or the buzz of an interesting insect. All of these sounds signal great fun if you’re a cat with a predatory instinct. Many felines are drawn to high-pitched noises — like baby talk — whistling, and the rustling of paper bags. Getty/Kevin O'Mara While the exact origin and history of the “pspsps” sound is unknown, it is clear that this peculiar sound has a powerful and enduring place in our interactions with furry friends! If your cat is pleased to hear you say “pspspsps,” they’ll probably react with more positive body language such as:

Finally, some people believe that saying “pspspsps” to cats is simply a way to bond with them and show them affection. They may answer with a high-pitched meow of their own or rub on you while you speak it,” Bonk adds. As the user must have predicted, many people rushed to follow their advice. The results ranged from hilarious to adorable. Here is one user that tried to repeat this message to their cat. “My cat hissed at me and ran away after I told her what you said.”Instead, the sound may grab their attention and cause them to focus on us, the source of the noise. During the pandemic, cats became a huge part of artist Joey Veltkamp’s life. What started as taking in one persistent stray kitty soon turned into a brood of five after Veltkamp and his husband, artist Ben Gannon, also took in that kitty’s pregnant mate. After making residence in his heart, these cats are now popping up in Veltkamp’s work. But there is one thing we know for sure – it’s been around for a long time and will continue to be used for many years! Do Cats Like The “Pspspsps” Sound?