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My cat lost her voice, eats less, and dropped weight. Is she sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

My cat can't meow and she just open her mouth without any voice come out, and these several days she eats less than usually,so her weight was dropped

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 13th, 2019

It could be Blackie has a respiratory infection affecting her ability to meow. If she's congested, she won't eat as much. Cats like to smell their food, and if they can't smell it, they won't eat. Have her seen by a vet today. Best of luck.

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