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Why is my cat's meow different and she's coughing but acting normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | spayed | 9 lbs

Hello! I have a 5 year old female cat. We were out of town and when we came back her meow sounded different, lower. She is coughing like maybe a hairball but nothing has come out. No other symptoms really. She’s eating, playful. Just curious why the strange meow?

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on June 7th, 2019

Sometimes the voice can change due to an impending upper respiratory infection. Here is a great articles about URIs: https://www.petcoach.co/article/sneezing-and-feline-upper-respiratory-disease/ Voice changes can also occur with thyroid disease, other types of infections and cancer. If it continues or if you see signs of illness, have Cider examined. Best of luck.

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