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What if your cat's voice is hoarse and vomiting?
If a cat eats too much or too quickly, it can cause vomiting. Or when the cat is cleaning itself, it may accidentally swallow hair into its stomach, leading to vomiting and expelling hairballs due to indigestion. Vomiting can also occur when the cat's gastric mucosa is stimulated, causing irregular contractions and movements of the stomach. Additionally, when the weather fluctuates, a cat catching a cold can experience cold-induced vomiting.
Reasons for a cat's hoarse voice
There are several reasons for a cat's hoarse voice:
- A cat with a cold will have a hoarse voice, accompanied by symptoms such as coughing and sneezing.
- Inflammation of the cat's throat causes discomfort, leading to a hoarse voice.
- Excessive shouting can also cause the cat's voice to become hoarse.
No matter what the cause of the hoarse voice, timely inspection and treatment are necessary.
Cat cold symptoms
A cat with a cold will exhibit symptoms such as sneezing, mucus secretions from the nose similar to human runny nose, eye discharge, mouth breathing, increased sleepiness, loss of appetite, and reduced food intake. Some cats may also have a slight fever between 37.8-38.9 degrees Celsius. This is most likely to occur when young cats leave their mother and move to a new home. There are many diseases that can cause this, and stress can lead to a decline in resistance, so new owners need to pay more attention and care for their cats.
What to do if your cat has a cold
Cat colds are mainly caused by upper respiratory infections, which cause inflammatory reactions in the body. It is recommended to take oral antibiotics for three to seven days, twice a day. If the cat has coughing symptoms, cough suppressants such as guaifenesin can also be taken. If there is no significant improvement after a week of oral medication, it is advised to visit a pet hospital for symptomatic treatment. During the cold period, it is best not to bathe the cat and to pay attention to keeping it warm to prevent exacerbating the condition.