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Why is my cat's meow deeper and she's meowing a lot lately?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 years and 5 months old | 4 lbs

My kitty has been outside a lot lately and ive noticed that her meow has gotten deeper and she has been meowing all around the house which isnt normal im just worried

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Answered By Amber Da Silva, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 29th, 2017

Maude is so cute! It's hard to say what is going on with her as these signs could be nothing to worry about or they could be early signs of an illness. Sometimes the pitch of the meow will change with inflammation, a growth or infection in or near the vocal cords. Excessive meowing can also be a sign of pain or anxiety. I've also seen cats who were strictly indoor and then went outdoors and decided they liked it out there and didn't want to spend time inside any more. I would closely monitor her activity and appetite and watch for other signs such as vomiting, diarrhea or lethargy. If her behavioral changes coincide with these other signs of illness, I would definitely recommend taking her to your veterinarian for evaluation.

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