Regardless of whether your pet "talkative" or only occasionally produces short sounds, then you will sooner or later notice that the cat has lost its voice. What is the reason for this phenomenon and whether it is worth seriously worrying, we learn from this article.
The cat lost its voice - the reasons
There are many factors that affect the change in the voice of the cat or its complete disappearance:
- mechanical damage to the larynx, esophagus or upper respiratory tract;
- otitis (inflammation of the ear) - cats sometimes lose the ability to meow in this condition;
- Rinotracheitis is a disease caused by a virus that affects the respiratory system;
- infectious laryngitis - accompanied by inflammation of the larynx, its swelling, swelling, which prevents meowing;
- a cat's hoarse voice is the result of a constant stay in a room where people often smoke;
- vapors from poisonous cleaning agents, varnishes and paints can also lead to hoarseness in the cats who inhaled them;
- calciviroz is a fairly serious disease, one of the symptoms of which is the absence of voice due to painful ulcers in the larynx and nose;
- after anesthesia, it can be difficult for cats to make a voice, so this can also be considered one of the reasons.
The cat lost its voice - what to do?
As soon as you notice that your pet's voice is gone or it becomes hoarse, start watching it more closely. Pay attention to recent events - whether the cat was breathing in a smoke-filled room, whether there was a draft, whether it was inhaled by household chemicals, or perhaps you painted something.
If the reason is, remove the cat from the room where there are adverse factors or, conversely, remove these factors from your pet.
If the cause can not be established and you can not determine for yourself what caused the loss of voice, it is better to contact the veterinarian. He will determine the disease and prescribe treatment. Probably, it is necessary to remove a foreign object from the respiratory tract. Do not take any measures for treatment yourself, if for sure you do not know what's wrong with your pet.