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My senior cat is suddenly making aggressive noises. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Bobtail | Female | spayed | 14 years and 3 months old | 6.5 lbs

my cat has suddenly started making a really aggressive noise, she did it for the first time last night and again this morning but not quite as bad, she had her injections last week and the vet checked her and said she was okay, he stools are fine and she is eating normally. she is now laying down in the kitchen on a chair.

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on May 6th, 2017

I'm glad to hear that Rosie overall seems to be fairly normal despite her vocalizations. Changes in vocalization can occur to a number of reasons, including endocrine/metabolic diseases (such as hyperthyroidism), cognitive dysfunction, hypertension (high blood pressure), neurologic conditions or as a sign of pain. If Rosie's vocalization continues, consider taking her back to the vet for blood tests and blood pressure measurement to try to rule out other underlying issues. I hope that all goes well!

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