My cat struggles to meow but come out low and raspy, kinda chirpy. This i noticed after he came back one morning from my back yard, he is usually allowed outside on a sunny day but this time the sunny day became a rainy night storm and i was not at home to let him back in the house. The next morning i wake up and open the door and call my cat, he runs inside the house (he's dry at this point since it was a sunny morning once again), sleeps literally all day and when i went to sleep he wakes me up trying to get my attention by meowing. At first i thought it was some birds chirping in the distance but no it was my cat trying to meow and wake me up cause he was hungry. Now that 24 of hours have passed he sure eats, drinks, craps and pees normally but still can't meow normally, and sleeps more way more than the usual.
Should i be concerned?
2007-05-29 09:24:49 · 8 answers · asked by Carlos T 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It soundslike he spent the night meowing too much and now has laryngitis. If everything else is normal, give him time to rest and his voice should come back soon.
2007-05-29 09:51:45 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a raspy meow could be a sign of dehydration, hairball, and/or something caught in his throat. Try monitoring the amount of water he is drinking. Sleeping more than usual can be a sign of dehydration as well as sickness or depression. If the rasp and sleeping continues after a few days, you should call a vet. They can tell you over the phone if the cat needs to come in.
2007-05-29 10:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cat do their best to hide illnesses. Something like this could be as simple as allergies or as serious as a blockage. I would call the vet and ask them when you should bring the cat in for a check. They may suggest immediately or they may say it can wait a day or two. If they say it can wait, don't take that to mean the cat is ok and you can forget it. Get the checkup for peace of mind if nothing else.
2007-05-29 09:45:30 · answer #3 · answered by Angie C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should be concerned of any suspicions, no matter how small. Take action! Go see a vet, they will find out what's wrong. Something could be seriously wrong with your cat, and not even knowing it. My guess is that it's sick. I suggest you take it to the vet as fast as you can, before something else happens - or worse, it dies!
2007-05-29 09:31:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats sleep and lounge a lot. If he's eating and pooping like normal I wouldn't worry at all. As for his voice - cats' meows differ just like people voices.
2007-05-29 09:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by squishie bug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you I would be a little bit concerned but it may be nothing. Call your vet and see if they think that he should be seen. Good Luck
2007-05-29 09:43:05 · answer #6 · answered by Alicia G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SO VERY VERY VERY CONCERNED! CALL A DOCTOR! it could have a serious cold, or be dehydrated... get help quick!
2007-05-29 10:04:35 · answer #7 · answered by Ask away! 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the hair ball is stuck
2007-05-29 09:31:52 · answer #8 · answered by Christian G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋