Is it normal for my kitten to chirp after hearing a dog bark?

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My kitten just started (as far as I know) making little chirpy meows after he’s heard one of the dogs bark. He doesn’t do it when it’s been a loud bark, but he does it when it’s a soft (curious like what’s that noise) bark. If that makes sense at all. I actually have a recorded video of it happening. If there’s any way to send that to you. He only does it after a soft bark. It’s almost like he’s trying to bark or imitate them. But it also sounds like a chirpy bunting sound. Thank you for help! Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 15 days old | 6.5 lbs

Makenzie Kurth, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Red Baron sounds so cute and funny! Cats have a wide variety of sounds in their repertoire and believe it or not, a “chirping” sound is quite common! My own cat does not do this but I’ve had many clients who tell me their cat is “chatty” and mostly talks in chirps! I’ve witnessed it many times. I suspect Red Baron is just responding in kitten fashion when his housemates are chatting. Unless you think there is a voice change (wherein all vocalizations sound different), I have no concerns about Red Baron’s little chirping episodes. Hope this helps!

Is it normal for my kitten to chirp after hearing a dog bark?

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