What happens when cats lose their voice?
Though it’s far more common in dogs, cats can develop a condition called laryngeal paralysis. Nerve damage causes the larynx—or voice box—to stop working properly during breathing or meowing. Along with hoarseness or loss of voice, your cat may cough, lose weight, have difficulty eating and struggle for breath.
What does it mean when your cat loses his voice?
If your cat lost voice and suddenly refused to eat or drink, it might mean that he swallowed something that was too big for his throat. Your cat will typically tell you about his pain in low-pitched meows. But sometimes the swallowed item lacerates the throat too much that your cat can’t contract his laryngeal muscles anymore.
Is it normal for cats to have other voices?
If your cat is able to produce other voices, like purring and chirping, there’s nothing to worry about. If you’ve been around feral cats, you’ll notice that they rarely meow at each other. And by meowing, I mean the soft and cute sound that melts our hearts.
Why does my 6 year old cat not meow?
My 6yr old cat has all of a sudden lost her voice, she is still very active and her usual lively self, bright eyes and glossy further, but when she tries to “Meow” it’s really croaky. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. My cats 7 and like your cat has been acting like himself.
Why does my cat have a raspy voice?
If the mucous membrane of the vocal folds got inflamed, it’ll be painful to move them even the slightest bit. This condition can be referred to as laryngitis. And since voice is produced by closing the gap between folds, your cat’s meow typically goes hoarse, raspy]
What would cause my cat to lose his voice?
This condition is vague enough that it can be difficult for vets to determine the exact cause of the cat’s lost voice: URI (upper respiratory infection, calicivirus or infectious rhinotracheitis) Inhaled irritant, such as smoke or dust Obstruction in the larynx Object lodged in the throat Paralysis of laryngeal nerve Hyperthyroidism Growth in the throat (benign, cancerous, or eosinophilic granuloma complex) Throat cancer
Why does my cat have no voice?
Cat laryngitis, voice loss and hoarseness do have medical causes, all of which your vet needs to see to diagnose. From an upper respiratory infection to nasal polyps, oral cancer and even a paralysis of her vocal cords, each of these could lead to your kitten losing her sweet little voice.
Why does a cat loose his voice?
Sometimes a reason as simple as prolonged meowing can also cause the cat to temporarily lose its voice. Your kitty can catch infection. Laryngitis is commonly associated with cat losing its voice. It infects the upper respiratory and cause the voice to be hoarse.
Why does my cat have a hoarse voice?
There are a few reasons why your cat may be hoarse or have a crackly meow. A common reason is a cat that was in distress, trapped somewhere that was using his “voice” a lot can sometimes be hoarse. Another common reason is an upper respiratory infection that can affect the nose, throat and sinus areas.