Why is my cat trying to meow but no sound comes out for days?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My cat lost his voice and can't meow. For the past three days he's been trying to meow but no sound comes out. He's eating, playing, and acting normal.
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Published on February 8th, 2015
Your cat may have laryngitis, which is an inflammation of the larynx or "voice box". Signs of laryngitis include hoarseness and/or loss of voice. The most common causes of laryngitis are excessive vocalization and chronic[ coughing](https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/coughing). Both put strain on the vocal cords. Laryngitis can also be due to other underlying medical conditions such as throat infections, [allergies](https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/feline-allergies/), tonsillitis, [pneumonia](https://www.petcoach.co/cat/condition/pneumonia-1/), tracheobronchitis, foreign bodies and rarely tumors. Since it has been three days since your cat's symptoms began, I recommend having him evaluated by your veterinarian to check for throat infections or other sources of irritation of the larynx. You may need to feed a soft, bland diet and keep him as stress free as possible during his treatment and recovery.
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Published on November 7th, 2019
Upper respiratory conditions often cause loss of voice in cats. Most cases are viral and resolve uneventfully but he should be treated by a vet if there is any loss of appetite or weight or if additional symptoms develop
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