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Old June 9th, 2007, 09:32 PM
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Cat's voice is changing - Answered by Dr. Van Lienden

Hi everyone,

Just curious if anyone has experienced this as it sounds familiar...but..

Ziglet's (my 14 year old male Siamese cat) voice has changed tone over the last few months. His 'meow' is no longer the same, it is higher and he is also vocalizing in this higher tone. It is almost like when a boy/girl goes through puberty and their voice permanently changes. Zig did get his annual checkup about 2 months ago and is in great shape and his behaviour and health haven't changed, only his voice. Do vocal chords change as we age? Is this normal or should I take him back to the vet?

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Old June 10th, 2007, 02:57 AM
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Hmmm, that's an interesting one. Perhaps he is just missing Zak and has been vocalizing a lot more?
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Old June 10th, 2007, 03:01 AM
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Oops, found this. Might be a good idea to take him in just in case.

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There are many things that can cause a voice change in cats. They can come down with laryngitis or pharyngitis due to bacterial or viral causes. Trauma, foreign bodies, bruising, polyps or even cancer can also cause changes in how your cat may meow. It is most likely this is just due to an upper respiratory virus but just to be safe I would recommend your cat's veterinarian check him out.
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Old June 10th, 2007, 03:04 AM
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I have never had that happen with any of my cats. The only Siamese I've had is the Siamese X I have now and he is only three. I would just give your vet a call and ask him/her.

Good luck and I hope it's nothing serious.

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Old June 10th, 2007, 03:07 AM
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Hmmm....just read Teri's second post. I guess you should take him in to see the vet.

Good luck again.
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Old June 10th, 2007, 08:05 AM
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Hmmm Ok then I'll check it out further.

He seems perfectly healthy though - I did think that maybe he IS missing Zak (who passed a few months back)...or maybe he is entering a 'senile' phase..

But I guess a vet check is safest.

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Old June 10th, 2007, 06:24 PM
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I hope it's nothing, Marko.....good luck and keep us posted.
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Old June 20th, 2007, 03:06 PM
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Vocal changes can occur because of illness, e.g. hyperthyroidism, neoplasia of the laryngeal area, renal (kidney) disease, etc. Certainly, an anxious component can also cause vocal changes/frequency/intensity. My suggestion is to always rule out a physical cause before you attempt to claim a behavioral cause. Simple blood work will rule out many physical reasons. Go see your vet with any further questions.

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Marko, how is Ziglet doing?

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Old June 29th, 2007, 12:25 AM
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Still wondering how Ziglet is doing?
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I'm sorry for not posting sooner...my bad - so much wk to do that I missed this thread after I posted it.

Ziglet was checked out and I'm happy to report that he is still in great shape and that the vocalizations seem to be behavioural or psychological.

Thanks so much for your concern!

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Old July 1st, 2007, 02:23 PM
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YAY Ziglet....I'm so glad that he is fine. Perhaps, he's just lonely Marko.....hint hint.
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cat's voice changed

Hi Marko - i have a 10 year old Siamese male, nuetered, and in the last week his voice change also like he was going through puberty. He had a real low meow, and now it is super high - i was wondering if you ever figured out what was causing your cat's change in voice? Any help would be appreciated. - Everest
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