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Why does the cat meow hoarsely?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Michael Jackson
A cat's hoarse meow may be due to factors such as undereating, excessive meowing, foreign bodies in the throat, colds, throat inflammation, and respiratory diseases. As an owner, the first thing to do is to carefully observe your cat's behavior and physical condition to determine what may be causing the hoarse meow. Owners should also pay attention to the cat's physical condition, diet, mood and environment, and take timely measures to alleviate the cat's discomfort. If necessary, please seek professional veterinary help promptly.

1. Too little food:

A hoarse bark may also indicate that the cat has eaten too little, lacks energy in the body, and is weak. The owner can try to feed the cat something to eat. If the cat eats like a wolf, it may be hungry.

2. Excessive yelling:

If the kitten has just arrived at home, it may keep barking because it is not adapted to the environment. Over time, its throat will definitely not be able to bear it, and it will also A hoarse voice occurs. In addition, if the cat is lonely at home, it will keep hissing, causing a hoarse voice. At this time, you need to give the cat more warm water to moisten its throat, and spend more time with the cat to soothe the cat's mood.

3. Foreign bodies in the throat:

Cats may make hoarse sounds due to ingestion of foreign bodies or throat injuries. It is necessary to take the cat to the pet hospital in time to remove the foreign body in the throat.

4. Cold:

After a cat catches a cold, its cry will become hoarse, and it may be accompanied by symptoms such as coughing and runny nose. At this time, you need to keep the cat warm and feed it special cold medicine for pets.

5. Throat inflammation:

When a cat’s throat becomes inflamed, the throat will become swollen and painful, and its cry will naturally be hoarse and weak. At this time, the cat should drink more water to relieve the discomfort in the throat, and then use anti-inflammatory drugs for pets, so that the cat can recover quickly.

6. Respiratory system diseases:

Cats may also make hoarse sounds due to respiratory system problems, such as asthma and other diseases. At this time, the cat should be taken to the pet hospital immediately to prevent the disease from progressing and affecting the cat's life.

If the cat’s hoarseness lasts for a long time or is accompanied by other symptoms, it is recommended to take the cat to the veterinarian for examination and treatment in time. During this period, it is not recommended to administer medicine to the cat without authorization to avoid affecting the cat.recover.