Cat - Hiding and can’t meow
Terri said on 15 Aug 2007 at 6:36 pm
Dr. C I need help, I have a nine year old kitty that is an indoor cat only goes out on a screened in Patio when she wants to go out. she has been hiding lately in small out of the way places, she did that once before when she had a hair ball, but whats weird about this is that she has no voice. she use to constantly cry to go out and now she opens her mouth and noting is coming out and when something does it sounds like she has a very sore throat. can you help
DrC said on 15 Aug 2007 at 6:44 pm
Terri,
When a cat hides then she is not feeling well. Also, if she has lost her voice it is very possible that she could have an upper respiratory infection or laryngitis. I recommend that you make an appointment to take her to your vet and have her checked out. They will be able to take her temperature and look down her throat to see if it is red.
Dr.C
DrC on August 22nd 2007 in Vet answers Your Pet Questions, Cat Behavior, Cat Health
