Why is my senior cat, who never meows, suddenly yowling loudly?

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My cat is around 11 years old and I adopted her around 4 years ago. She has never been able to meow, but can purr & hiss. Recently, I’ve begun hearing really loud yowling that seems to be coming from inside my home but I’ve never witnessed firsthand. Is it possible that she can yowl, though she cannot meow, and that she had just never done it before? And why would this start now? Could it be related to other cats no longer living with us? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 years and 2 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Some cats are simply quieter than others. I have a cat that very rarely meows, but that doesn't mean she can't do it. It could be that Sophie isn't highly vocal. It could be that she is lonely now that the other cats are no longer living with you, and that's why she's started yowling. It can also be a sign of a medical illness, such as hyperthyroidism and kidney disease which can be common in senior cats. I'd take her into the vet for a health check this week. I hope this helps!

Why is my senior cat, who never meows, suddenly yowling loudly?

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