My cat stopped meowing but acts normal. Should I take him to the vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My 2 year old, very vocal siamese cat suddenly stopped meowing yesterday. He is a completely indoor cat and seems to be acting normal other wise. Eating & drinking normally as well as using the litter box. Should I take him to the vet if he has no other symptoms or wait it out?
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Published on November 30th, 2016
I would wait it out at this point in time because he is eating and drinking normally, using the litter, and acting normally otherwise. He might have a respiratory infection, and losing his voice is the only sign. I would keep an eye on him for the next 72 hours. If he still has no voice at that point, then I would take him into the vet for an exam. Should he develop other signs in these 72 hours, such as stopping eating and drinking, then I would take him into the vet sooner. Hopefully, his voice will return on it's own.
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Published on September 22nd, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Mardi. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian. If he is still eating and drinking, it should be fine to wait until Monday. However, if he becomes more lethargic or stops eating, the he will need to see an emergency veterinarian. If he retches or acts like something is stuck in his throat, then I would also have him seen right away. Otherwise, he may have a respiratory tract infection or even significant inflammation within his throat that has affected his ability to vocalize normally. His veterinarian will do a thorough examination and possibly prescribe an antibiotic if an infection is suspected. If not, then diagnostic testing may be recommended. I hope this information helps!
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