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We have a female Bengal Cat that is now 6 years old. Over the last few days her meow has changed to a more horse meow and now it is completely gone. I have had cats my entire life and have never come across any problem like this. Please help!
Hi William,
Cats can suffer laryngitis, just like humans can, and it's typically caused by an upper respiratory infection. Since the condition has lasted a few days, it would be best to get your kitty to the vet. If the vet sees no evidence of a polyp, tumor or swallowed foreign body that could be responsible, an antibiotic will likely be prescribed. While some infections are viral, many are bacterial, and antibiotics will help clear up the infection. She should improve after about 48-72 hours on the antibiotics.
If she shows no improvement after the antibiotics are finished, you may need to consider having her put under some light anesthesia to get a better look down her throat.
Best of luck!
Jessica
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Answers by Expert:
Jessica
Expertise
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.
Experience
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.
Education/Credentials
15 years' hands-on experience
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