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Expert: - 8/26/2010


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My cat Theo has a really squeaky purr he sounds a bit like a bird is he ok?

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Hi Celia,

Cats' purrs come in all different pitches, and some even combine their purrs with chirps of pleasure that do sound a lot like birds.  As long as Theo's purr has sounded like this all along, chances are this is just the way he purrs.  If it's a new development, it could indicate that he may have some laryngitis or an upper respiratory infection starting.  In that case, it would be best to have him checked out by a vet, especially if his meow gets raspy or he starts sneezing, as well.

Best wishes!

Jessica  

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The areas in which I have gained the most experience are cat health and feral cat management/rescue. I provide supportive care to chronically ill cats, hospice care to terminally ill cats and also am involved in trap-neuter-return efforts. My specialities lie in taming feral cats and in the allopathic treatment of cats with illnesses or special needs. I also have owned Siamese, Himalayans, Abyssinians, Russian Blues, Savannahs, Bengals, Peterbalds, Don Sphynx and Oriental Shorthairs and am well-versed in cat breeds as well as cat behavior and nutrition.

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I have 15 years of extensive experience with cats ranging from breeding to medical care. My daily routine consists of caring for cats with diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney failure, feline leukemia, feline AIDS as well as feral cats. I have experience with liver patients, heart patients, feline infectious peritonitis, cancer, recovery from amputation and trauma, congenital deformities and most every disease in between. I have assisted cats giving birth and hand-nursed kittens who were neglected by their mother from 2 days old through weaning.

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15 years' hands-on experience

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