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Why is my senior cat meowing loudly after eating or litter box?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

My cat (17 years old) meows after eating or after using the litter ... because he does it, it stirs me hard and it worries me, this meows is strong, tks for your help.

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 14th, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Kitty could have dental disease and is painful every time she eats. I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I would also recommend having her blood tested to see if there are any abnormalities with her. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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