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

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 12 days old | 2 lbs

My cat seems to be afraid of the dark. Whenever the light turns off he keeps meowing. Is this normal? Thanks.

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 13th, 2017

Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. II think, since Leo is such a young kitten, that he becomes a little disoriented in the dark & this scares him. Perhaps you could keep a little night light in the room for him. He should outgrow this soon. Take care.

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