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Sent to Cat Experts August 08, 2005 4:37 p.m.

I have 3 male Siamese cats: 1 20 yr old and (2) 7 mo old brothers. All three have "changed meows". They have squeakier, softer voices than they did about 2 mo. ago. I have made no changes to the food ( hard and soft) or clumping litter in their boxes. Could it be the hot weather of summer? I take them outside for limited fresh air expeditions--could it be an allergy? Mold from so much rain? Walking on dead weeds killed by sprayed on Round-Up?
They exhibit no other abnl symptoms; nl sleep, eating, playing,tree climbing, purring.
Gaylee

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August 08, 2005 4:52 p.m. (15 minutes and 33 seconds later)

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Short time voice loss could mean that they have an upper respiratory infection. Viral illnesses are also a possibility. Keep in mind that both are highly contagious. If this is the case, your cat should recover with time. Keep an eye on the secretions from the nose or eyes. If they change color, the cat may need some antibiotics.

Long term voice loss could be a result of more serious factors and you should see the vet to rule out an obstruction, cancer, etc.

I am leaning toward the short term causes since you are seeing it in all three cats.

Let me know if you still have questions.

Tammy F. -- Cat Care Expert -- 99% Positive Feedback on 808 Cat Accepts
15+ years-Cat care, Veterinary shelter medicine/infectious disease, feral colony mgmt, cat rescue

Reply to Tammy Falkner
Sent August 08, 2005 7:11 p.m. (2 hours and 18 minutes later)

THANKS!
I just examined Machu & Picchu (the youngsters) and their eyes are a litle watery with clear secretions. Their conjunctiva appear to be nl color so it probably is more likely viral vs.bacterial. Thanks! Whew! "Old Man"-the 20 y.o.- Sherlock has cat(!)arracts so it's hard to differentiate. I've scheduled a vet appt for next week.
I appreciate your prompt response!
I am grateful for the opportunity. I am submitting another question.
Sincerely, Gaylee McCracken

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Reply to Tammy Falkner
Sent August 13, 2005 7:38 a.m. (4 days and 12 hours later)

Hello Tammy-
Thank you for your detailed answer. I think it is a virus and am keepping a close watch on the kitties.
I appreciate the factual differential.
Gaylee

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