Sorry to keep pestering you every couple of days with my questions (they say there’s no such thing as a stupid question, right? :)).
I've noticed for about the last 2 days that Seal has a bit of a raspy voice when he meows. Is it just that he’s sounding a bit hoarse, sort of like when we first wake up and need to clear our throats, or could it be a symptom of something more serious? It sounds a bit faint, almost as if he’s struggling to get the sound out.
I'm wondering if it's linked to the fact that I leave the toilet window slightly open all the time to keep the litter tray smells at bay (maybe he's caught a bit of a cold?). He doesn't really let me handle him, and I wouldn't know how to diagnose him anyway lol, but should I be worried? Knowing that cats are so good at hiding when they're in pain, it makes me a bit anxious. I was home all afternoon today, only popped out for about 30 minutes, and when I got back he didn't leave the bedroom once. Even though I went in to give him plenty of cuddles and he seemed happy enough (purring, rolling about, etc.), he didn't come out until midnight, which is when he finally went to use the litter tray. I brought him some food in the meantime, which he wolfed down, of course. I just want to know if I should bring his vet appointment forward (I was actually planning on cancelling it so I didn't set back all the progress we've made with him), but I think I have no choice but to keep it now.
Has anyone else ever had a cat with a raspy voice? ^^
Sorry again for all the questions. I'm learning something new every day 😝
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Hi, some cats have a massive range of miaows, from raspy or even broken-sounding ones to 'mÂouh' and 'miiiiouh' – some even 'whisper' or just open their mouths without making any sound at all. We’ve got one just like that at home; he has so many different sounds you could write a dictionary! It’s definitely possible, as Blue Cat mentioned, that there’s a bit of an allergy behind it. Edit: regarding his claw, keep an eye out for any limping over the next few days (as it's a sign of infection).
Hi,
That’s exactly it ^^ Sometimes he does a silent miaow! How do you interpret these miaows?
Yes, I’m keeping an eye on it, though he only goes out at night...
Hi there,
Some cats have a really wide range of meows, from raspy or even croaky sounds to "mrows" and long "me-owwws" – they can even "whisper" or open their mouths without making any sound at all. We have one like that at home; he has so many different meows we could practically write a dictionary for them.
As @Blue Cat mentioned, it’s definitely possible there’s a bit of an allergy behind it.
Edit: Regarding his claw, just keep an eye on him to make sure he doesn't start limping over the next few days, as that could be a sign of infection.
No, I leave the windows open at my place with the shutters closed so the air gets through the little gaps, and that’s even at night with several cats. I’ve never had that happen. If he had a throat problem, he wouldn’t be able to eat, so I don't think it's anything serious, but keep an eye on him anyway. Meows aren’t always the same depending on what they’re trying to say. I think he might have been fast asleep when you stroked him and wasn't properly awake yet. Cats sleep a lot as you know; they’re active at night and sleep in the afternoon, mine do anyway. We’re all the same, worrying at the slightest change, and it’s better that way, but you shouldn’t get too worked up over every little thing—sometimes it’s nothing. Just watch for the signs: loss of appetite, lethargy, the state of his coat, or how he’s using the litter tray.
Hello Kelinda,
Thanks for your message. Yes, you’re right, we do tend to worry about every little thing! You’re also right, I think he was just asleep because two hours later he came and meowed at me every hour until 5:30 am. What a treat 🙃
Hi, I’m with Kelinda on this. I don't think it's a cold, and if he had a sore throat, it would definitely affect how he eats. On the other hand, it’s quite possible he’s sensitive to allergens in the air. Has anyone been smoking at your place?
Hello BlueCat;
As it turns out, there’s nothing to worry about; His Lordship simply didn't feel like raising his voice, given that he was meowing at me from 2 am to 5 am just to get my attention. 🙂
Mind you, I am wondering if he’s hurt himself—I found a whole claw caught on the sofa with a few drops of blood in the living room. I think he’s probably hurt himself a little, but he seems fine!
Hi, I’m with Kelinda on this one. I don’t think it’s a cold, and if he had a sore throat, he’d be off his food. On the other hand, it’s quite possible he’s sensitive to airborne allergens. Has anyone been smoking at your place?
No, I keep my windows open but with the shutters closed, so the air gets through the little gaps—I do that even at night with several cats and I've never had any trouble.
If there was something wrong with his throat, he wouldn't be able to eat.
I reckon it’s nothing serious, but keep an eye on him just in case. Meows aren't always the same; it depends on what they’re trying to tell you, I think.
He might have been fast asleep when you stroked him and wasn't fully awake yet.
Cats sleep a lot, as you know; they’re active at night and sleep during the day—mine do, anyway!
We’re all the same, worrying at the slightest change, and it’s better to be safe than sorry, but try not to overthink every little thing as it’s often nothing. Just watch out for signs like loss of appetite, lethargy, the state of his coat, or his litter box habits.
