Chirping sounds from Kitty

Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Cat Behavior and other Cat topics.

What is my cat meowing?

Chirping sounds from Kitty

With un-altered females, a 'chirping' type of cat vocalization is a signal she's in heat (ovulating and ready for a mate.) They may also howl mournfully, if they are isolated from males.

Another possible reason for a cat's rapid clacking of it's teeth, is if it's excited by the prospect of a kill - I've heard this clicking sound when my cat has her eyes on a bird which has wandered close to the window.

   

Comments

2/11/2007 7:33:54 AM
Ashley said:

My cat, Roarie, is an un-altered female, but she chirps when I call her name and she wants to be petted, or if I have food that she wants. Sort of like a sweet way of saying, "I see you, whatcha got there?" She has done this since she was really young, before being physically mature enough to go into heat. So, I think there may be more to cat chirping than the two things listed. It's not a teeth clattering, it's actual chirping.


7/19/2007 10:34:43 AM
amy said:

dats da same with my female cat and its only 4 months old.


6/21/2011 7:29:04 AM
Grace said:

My fixed male cat does this too, as if to say "hey mom, sup." Very cute!




Name:


URL: (optional)


Comment:


Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Cat Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!


Guru Spotlight
Sheri Ann Richerson