

If your cat is chirping at you, they might be saying, “Hey, come with me and check this out!” like their mother once did.Ĭats also chirp and make squeaky sounds when they’re happy or overly excited.

They wouldn't want to warn them that they were coming.Ī cat chirping like a bird can sure sound funny! Those chirping noises are related to the sounds mother cats make to get the attention of their kittens. However, this is unlikely since cats are stealthy hunters who sneak up on their prey. One theory on chattering is that the cat is mimicking the sounds of birds or rodents to draw them in closer where they can pounce on them. That chattering noise is in response to the excitement of watching these critters combined with the frustration of not being able to get at them. Some cats chatter as they stare eagerly out the window watching a bird in a tree or a chipmunk scampering around the yard. Dogs might also bay when they perceive a threat, such as an unfamiliar person encroaching on their territory. For instance, Bassett Hounds, Beagles, Bloodhounds, Foxhounds, and other scent dogs bay to let their human companions know they are hot on the trail. Bayingīaying is a long, deep, and throaty barking noise that dogs make when they are pursuing prey.

Snort! Cough! Chirp! Honk! Have you ever wondered why your cat or dog makes weird noises like these? Here’s an alphabetical guide to some of the strange sounds we hear from our pets.
