Quite often it happens that cats begin to meow differently. When the meow becomes hoarse or even the cat becomes voiceless, it probably suffers from a disorder called aphonia. In these cases it is important to act quickly to find out the causes. Aphonia could be due to a cold, stress or a serious illness.
Beware when cats meow like this, they could have a serious illness
As with humans, aphonia problems are caused by a malfunction of the larynx. It is possible that the cause is a simple cold stroke. In this case it may happen that he needs to take antibiotics or other drugs that only the veterinarian can indicate.
However, it can happen that it is a sign of a tumor in the respiratory tract, leading to loss of voice. In this case, early diagnosis is crucial for successful recovery. Therefore it is very important to have your four-legged friend visit a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Avoid self-medication
Cats should never be given drugs for human use unless prescribed by a professional, they could greatly aggravate the health problems of the cat.
It is important to note the frequency and duration of the aphonia. This is essential to assess the extent of the malaise that can range from an easy to resolve seasonal allergy to a more complex disease.
Tips to help your cat recover faster
After consulting your vet, a suggestion to help your cat recover her voice more quickly may be to add hot chicken broth to her food.
Alternatively, a small amount of honey every day can speed up the healing process.
Finally, it should be borne in mind that the arrival of another pet in the home, or of a newborn, it can cause temporary aphonia to the cat. As soon as I get used to the new presence, the cat will meow normally again without the need for any medical intervention.
We have, therefore, seen that we must be careful when cats meow in this way could, they have a serious illness. Therefore, they must be brought to the specialist in a short time.
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