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What to do if your cat's voice is hoarse
Cat's hoarse voice needs to be analyzed for the specific cause, and then targeted measures should be taken.
Firstly, if the cat's hoarse voice is caused by long-term shouting, the owner can improve the situation by satisfying the cat's needs. Secondly, if it's due to less drinking water, the owner should make sure the cat drinks more water. Thirdly, if it's caused by an object stuck in the throat, surgery is required to remove the object. Lastly, if the hoarse voice is due to inflammation of the throat, the owner should consult a pet doctor in time for medication and pay attention to keeping the cat warm.
- Hoarse voice caused by long-term shouting
If a cat makes prolonged sounds, it can cause fatigue to the vocal cords and lead to a hoarse voice. In this case, the owner needs to check if the cat has any physiological needs, such as cold or hunger, and feed the cat and keep it warm in time.
- Hoarse voice caused by insufficient drinking water
A cat's usual drinking water consumption is low, which can also cause a hoarse voice. Therefore, the owner needs to provide the cat with enough drinking water every day and feed it foods with high water content to prevent dehydration.
- Hoarse voice caused by an object stuck in the throat
If a cat accidentally eats an object that doesn't belong to it, it may cause a hoarse voice due to frequent vomiting. If you suspect this situation, it is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital for an X-ray examination to check if there is an object in the throat. If there is, surgery is required to remove it.
- Hoarse voice caused by inflammation of the throat
After a cat catches a cold, its throat will become inflamed, leading to a hoarse voice and accompanied by symptoms such as running nose and sneezing. In this case, the owner needs to consult a pet doctor in time, use special cold medicines for pets, and pay attention to keeping the cat warm.