Since my wife and I brought home two kittens our adult cat hisses every time the kittens are near. The problem is it has been about 6 weeks and my adult cat has hissed so much that she seems to have some sort of throat issue where she can't meow! Her normal meows come out squeaky or not at all. She still hisses but it is weaker. Does excessive hissing cause damage to a cats throat? Should we take her to our veterinarian?
2007-07-19 14:44:35 · 6 answers · asked by Robert C 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
it's qutie possiable that it could have maybe given your cat a "sore throat" i would call the vet and explain to the vet whats going on and how the cat sounds.
sorry i couldn't be more help, but i deffinatly recommend going to the vet.
2007-07-19 14:52:17 · answer #1 · answered by Kristine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your original cat counds jealous & may feel that she's being displaced. Give her even more love & affection than you did before bringing home the little ones & this will help her to adapt to them. If she likes kitty treats, give all 3 treats in each others' presence, which will form positive associations.
It wouldn't hurt to ask a vet about her loss of voice, although she may simply be 'speaking' in a different tone of voice b/c she is feeling anxious about the newbies.
Adpting 2 kittens @ once is a really good idea for the kittens, who can play together. Even if/when your older girl accepts them they'll be more active & rambunctious than she is.
2007-07-20 00:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by Catkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would call your vet or ask an online vet about your older cat not-meowing, but give your older cat more time to get used to having two new kittens. Cats dont really like change, and two new kittens are a big change. She more than likely will eventually get used to the new cats though.
2007-07-19 21:54:51 · answer #3 · answered by R.I.P Casey Calvert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the damage is no more than screaming does to our throats. Sounds like she's hoarse. When she begins to settle down, she will regain her voice.
However, don't be so sure she "can't" meow... if she is feeling a bit displace and out numbered by the two cuties you brought in on her, she may be expressing that through her meow. Think of how we get quiet and speak in a soft or high pitch voice when we feel left out, lonely, ashamed, or shy.
2007-07-19 21:55:48 · answer #4 · answered by julini 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ah, poor kitty. I think your cat is ok. She just has issues with the babies. You have to know that she may never really accept the new ones. My cat is 13. Our companion for her had to be put to sleep. So, we brought home Meka. Three year old bundle of joy. The older cat only tolerates her. Your cat will stop hissing so much, soon. Don't force the kitties on her. Maybe make sure she has her own private litter box, and her food away from theirs. Good luck, and thanks for loving cats.
2007-07-19 21:53:33 · answer #5 · answered by non o u biznis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would recomend, first trying to get your cat to meow.
You should definatly take your cat to the vet. It just might be a problem.
2007-07-19 22:38:08 · answer #6 · answered by Katie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋