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My older cat makes plastic-like noises when swallowing. What's happening?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 18 years and 10 months old | 9 lbs

My older cat Sonic seems to be making noises with her mouth. It sounds like plastic or something i guess when she is swallowing? Just wondering your thoughts about what this could be? She will most likely be going to the vet soon.

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Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 20th, 2018

I'm sorry to hear that your cat isn't quite right. I would be concerned about a tumor or polyp in her throat/mouth, or possibly that she's retching, without actually vomiting. I would agree that getting her to the vet soon (in the next few days, as possible with the holiday) would be wise.

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