My cat seems to have lost her voice, and when she purrs, she makes a strange head movement, like she's choking a little, and licks her mouth. Wondering if she has something stuck in her throat...? She can eat, though... Seems fine otherwise. She kills and eats birds, so am worried about bones in her throat. Am taking her to vet later today (only 5am now), but thought I'd check here first. Thanks.
2006-09-13 00:12:40 · 9 answers · asked by janewestusaf 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
The best advice I can give you is: Feed your cat with warm milk and milk productions.
2006-09-13 00:19:07 · answer #1 · answered by Avner Eliyahu R 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
take to VET! it could be something more serios than a hairball! We had a cat that got hairballs all the time and had o have them removed by vet. Also, don't let her eat birds! There's West Niles out there and Bird Flu and all kinds of nasty things your cat can catch! Make sure you tell vet about the bird eating.
2006-09-13 07:25:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds as if you're on the right track, have you tried looking in your cats mouth? Lose of voice is could be an indication of an obstruction, but could be caused by several other things. The signs of distress are a concern. I think you are making the correct choice getting her to the vet.
Good luck! Let us know how things turn out.
2006-09-13 07:24:15 · answer #3 · answered by Redeft 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be many things. Even a sore throat cats do get those. Its best to go to the vets as you are doing. Hope its nothing serious. Don't feed the cat milk most cats do not tolerate milk.
2006-09-13 08:34:17 · answer #4 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She either has something stuck in her mouth or a bone in her throat like you said or she may have a infection in her throat. So your best bet is to take her to the vet.
2006-09-13 14:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by Davey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It definitely sounds like she has hairballs. But you'll feel better when you take her to vet because you'll be 100% positive on what the problem is. They'll give you the proper treatment and your cat should be all better in no time. I wish her well.
2006-09-13 07:24:41 · answer #6 · answered by Spyder X 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
She needs treatment for "hairballs" My cats and my dog do it all the time. The dog does it b/c he licks on my cats.
Dont waste money at the vet. Go to Dollar General it you have one and buy the treatment there. If not go to Walmart
2006-09-13 07:20:08 · answer #7 · answered by stephaniedawn66 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
go to vet dont wait and also tell cat to leave the birds alone get him sick try a mouse. he will like is
2006-09-13 07:37:18 · answer #8 · answered by carrieroehl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet! Wise choice!
All of us here, however well-meaning, can only offer a guess!
2006-09-13 07:33:38 · answer #9 · answered by zen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋