My cat's voice is gone and her breathing is raspy. What's wrong?

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My cat lost her voice and her breathing is raspy. She's still active, eating, and drinking like normal. When she tries to meow it comes out as a very easy breath. She's usually a very talkative cat. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 5 years and 7 months old | 12.5 lbs

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear Nala is having issues. Changes in "meow" or respiratory changes are concerning and should be evaluated by your regular veterinarian. Respiratory changes can be indicative of foreign material ingestion, heart issues, pneumonia, asthma, upper respiratory infections, or allergies, for example. I would recommend she be seen by her regular veterinarian to determine the underlying cause for her respiratory issues, have any necessary testing done (X-rays, bloodwork) and come up with an appropriate treatment plan if warranted. Good luck!

My cat's voice is gone and her breathing is raspy. What's wrong?

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