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Why do I feel like my cat’s body is making noises?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Alexander Smith
Feeling that the cat's body is making noises needs to be discussed on a case-by-case basis. First of all, if it sounds like a vibrating sound, it is the sound made by the cat's false vocal cords, which is normal. Secondly, if you hear the clicking sound of the cat's bones, it means that the cat's bones are not well developed. It is recommended to go to the pet hospital to take a X-ray to check the bones. Finally, if you hear the gurgling sound from the cat's stomach, consider it to be a bowel sound caused by the cat's intestinal peristalsis. It may be caused by the cat's hunger or indigestion. You can feed the cat an appropriate amount of probiotics. , regulate the intestines and stomach and promote digestion.

1. The sound of the cat’s false vocal cords vibrating

The vibrating sound made by the cat’s body is actually a purring sound, which is the sound made by the cat’s false vocal cords. Cats usually purr when they are asleep, intimate with their owners, or when their owners scratch their chins or touch their heads. This is a sign that the cats are particularly relaxed, comfortable, and trust their owners. It usually means that the cat recognizes the owner's actions and encourages the owner to continue to maintain physical contact with it.

2. The bones make a clicking sound

Abnormal sounds from the bones and joints of cats may be caused by abnormal bone development. Some cats may have bone defects caused by congenital gene mutations. Abnormal development, severe osteoarthritis and asynchronous development of the radioulnar bones and other diseases. Therefore, it is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital for an X-ray examination to check whether the cat has bone disease.

3. Bowel sounds

The gurgling sound made by a cat’s stomach is an intermittent sound produced by the flow of gas and liquid in the intestinal tract during intestinal peristalsis. Known as bowel sounds. If a cat has intestinal borborygmire, it may be because the cat has indigestion, causing its stomach to rumble. At this time, the owner can feed the cat some probiotics to regulate it. But when a cat is hungry, its stomach will also make bowel sounds. At this time, the owner can just give the cat food. However, if the cat has bowel sounds in its stomach and is accompanied by diarrhea and other abnormalities, it should be taken to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time.