My cat's meow is raspy. What should I do? Is she sick or has a cold?

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Misty’s meowing sounds very raspy, what can I do? Is she getting a cold? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years old | 5.4 lbs

Dr. B. DVM, DACVIM (Oncology) · Accepted Answer

Voice change can be caused by many things. Cats do not get colds like people do. Most cats are exposed to several upper respiratory viruses over their lifetime that can flare up occasionally causing sneezing, runny eyes or nose, and occasionally voice change. A change can also occur with anything going on with the larynx (voice box) including trauma, masses (benign or malignant), nerve or muscle disorders, etc. Additionally some cats who have asthma or heartworm disease may manifest this with a voice change. So, if your kitty is exhibiting any other symptoms and/or is not feeling well the best plan would be to have your family vet examine her. If upper respiratory virus related and she is otherwise normal it may run its course in a few days to a week. I hope this helps and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

My cat's meow is raspy. What should I do? Is she sick or has a cold?

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