Yet another 'why does my cat do this?' question

Post date: 2017-10-19 04:45:42

My indoor cat has recently started meowing at the door of my apartment in the early morning (around 5 or 6 AM). Why might he be doing this?

Cat is a 3 year old male domestic shorthair. My apartment layout is this (more or less - my layout doesn't have the front closet). He's inside the apartment, meowing at the door that lets out into the hall. He has access to the full apartment. The meows sound kind of upset/distressed to me.

He's not crying to be fed. There is usually food left in his bowl from dinner at this time.

He started doing this one night when I opened my window, and I have noticed that sounds from outside echo on the door. But he kept doing it even after I closed the window.

It also doesn't seem to be for attention. I've been ignoring him pretty steadfastly when he does this. He knows that if he wants my attention, he can hop up on the bed and snuggle. Also, he's facing away from me when he does this. He also seems to know really well that my alarm goes off at 7:15 and will usually hop onto the bed at ~7:05-7:10.

He does like to try to run into the hallway, but why would he only meow to be let out in the morning?

Any thoughts?

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