Cat lost his voice

[Saffy]

Has anyone had this problem before?

My male cat, Frank, didn't come in last night until after we went to bed. In the morning I noticed his usual meowing was scratchy and hoarse and I could barely hear it, its still like that now. He seems well otherwise, still eating etc.

God knows what he got up to last nght! he is meant to come in for curfew at 6 but obviously wanted to stay out partying instead.

Just wondered if anyone knows the cause?

thanks!

[Aussiegirl777]

Are you in a tick prevalent area? Sometimes one of the signs that a dog/cat has a tick is a change to their 'voice'. Also maybe snakebite or spider bite. Cats can sometimes take a long time to show signs of illness so it might be a good idea to have a good look over him and see if you notice any changes. Hope your boy is O.K.

[Saffy]

thanks aussiegirl!
I googled and apparently I'm not in a tick area, but I'll ring the vet in the morning and see what they say

[Aussiegirl777]

Just checking in to see how Frank is doing? Did he get his voice back?

[blessedatlast]

Naughty pussy cat, out partying all night! I hope he is ok..

[Saffy]

thanks girls I'm sure he will survive!

I rang the vets yesterday, the nurse had NFI, never heard of it before so I said I'd come in next week if it isn't better.

Its actually completely gone now, not even scratchy, he just opens his mouth and silence comes out, me and DH were at him this morning, how mean are we!!

[aussienic]

My Cat missy can't meow and never has.. I accidently stood on her paw a few months ago and she went yip lol.. Thats the loudest noise I have heard from her. She car purr very loudly but can't meow.. oh and she is almost 14 now