Why does my cat meow when it's dark? Is it scared or is this normal?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It could be due to the stress related to that event you describe. Cats can sometimes be very sensitive to things that scare them. If this is the case, things should improve shortly. If no improvement is noted in the next few weeks or your kitty develops symptoms like inappetence or lethargy have your veterinarian take a look. Good luck!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be normal as young kittens can sleep a lot. If he is otherwise doing well, he is likely fine and this is not anything important. However, if he develops any other symptoms such as lethargy, inappetence, vomiting or diarrhea, have him evaluated by a veterinarian. Best of luck!

If Lewis is an older kitty, he could be suffering from dementia, or some other cognitive disfunction disorder. There is also a possibility that he is confused at night, or lonely. He may appear confused and unable to find his way around at night. Meowing or crying would be typical of that. Try leaving a small light on at night, call him when he yowls or snap your fingers, to tell him he is not alone. He may then want to join you in bed, which would comfort him and calm him down. If this does not help, you should take him to your veterinarian for an exam, blood tests (hyperthyroidism can cause this also) and medication according to the findings.| Please do not hesitate to contact me again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can post pictures ) if you have any more questions or to discuss this case further in depth.

Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If Leo's behavior persists for longer than 2 days then he should see a vet. It is possible that he got bitten by something but I feel that it is probably not likely. If he is not neutered I would suspect this may have something to do with hormones. Any stray cats hanging around outside? Any abnormal behavior should be investigated if it persists. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

HI, thanks for using PetCoach! Sadly this is a very common complaint. It is normal for cats to be vocal early in the morning, especially around the times they know that people get up. Despite appearing to not want your attention there is probably comfort for her knowing you are around. It is likely due to loneliness or boredom. Since she is already confined, you should enrich her environment. Be sure there is an open window to look out, consider putting a bird feeder there so she can watch the birds, get a cat tree for her to climb, etc. You can also close your door and use a noise machine or box fan to drown out her crying. Since she has food and is already confined there is no easy solution to stop this behavior. https://indoorpet.osu.edu/cats I hope this helps and I wish you the best!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely behavioral in nature and it may be just while she realizes it is you. You can check in with your veterinarian for an eye exam to make sure that it is nothing that has to do with her vision. Otherwise, this may improve with time. Best of luck!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be due to discomfort of some sort and that may be why he is not eating as well. I would recommend you consider going to your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They can then check for these and other possibilities so that hopefully therapy can be used accordingly. Best of luck!