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My cat lost her meow. Is it a cold from the new foster kitten?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi there, my cat has lost her voice for the past day and a half. She's totally fine otherwise - eating, drinking, playful, social. Environmentally, we've taken in a foster kitten for the last week and the city's had a bit of a heat wave. Could these be factors?

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on July 4th, 2018

That can be a sign of an upper respiratory infection or cold. She may be getting a mild cold from your foster kitten. If the older cat has been vaccinated she shouldn’t get very sick and the symptoms should resolve quickly. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for your cats.

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