What Does The Call Of My Gerbil Mean?

Does your gerbil makes chirping sounds?

Does your gerbil makes squeaking sounds?

Does your gerbil makes purring sounds?

Does your gerbil makes thumping sounds?

Gerbils typically chirp when they want attention. Therefore, it means that a gerbil must not only trust you but also be fond of you for them to make chirping noises at you. When looking for your attention, a gerbil may want food, to play with you, some bonding time (petting), or to share with you something they found while playing.

Squeaking is a common sound that gerbils make. Squeaking is a high-pitched sound that can frighten you if it catches you off guard. A squeak can mean many things, with most of them not being positive. This sound may be heard while two gerbils are fighting, or if one gerbil is in pain, but also if a gerbil is excited.

Purring is a sound that gerbils make when they are happy. The purr of a gerbil is a low rumble, which at times gets so low that it can go unnoticed. Additionally, a gerbil’s purr is quite different from that of a cat. Unlike cats, gerbils do not use their voice box to make this sound, they instead tap and grind their teeth to make the sound.

Also known as foot thumping, gerbils pound their hind feet against the floor to create a rhythmic sound, which can be either slow or fast. The most common reason for foot thumps is to display dominance. As such, a larger gerbil might try to intimidate a smaller one into submission simply by making loud thumps. Gerbils also thump their feet when looking to mate. Again, it is a display of dominance and virility, as dominant males have louder thumps.

Clicking sounds do not indicate a gerbil’s mood. Instead, it is a sign that your pet is sick. Gerbils click when they have a respiratory infection. This happens as the animal breathes in and out. Look out for related symptoms such as wheezing breath, runny nose, watery eyes, coughing and sneezing, and a lack of appetite. If you notice these signs, take them to the vet.