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Two-month-old kitten with a hoarse, weak meow since the day she came home: what could cause it?
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Persistent Hoarseness in My 2-Month-Old Kitten Dear Veterinary Team, My 2-month-old Himalayan kitten, Luna, has had a very rough and weak voice since the first day I brought her home. Sometimes, when she tries to meow, barely any sound comes out. The hoarseness is present throughout the day. She has occasionally had mild nasal discharge. She eats and plays normally, and I have not noticed any unusual breathing sounds while she sleeps. A veterinarian examined her and said it was normal, but I am still concerned and would appreciate a second opinion. My questions: 1. What could be causing her persistent hoarse and weak voice? 2. What examinations would you recommend? 3. If the cause is mild, are there any safe and simple natural treatments? 4. Could humidifying the air or nebulizing with sterile saline (0.9%) help, and is it safe for a kitten this young? Thank you for your advice!
Sorry to hear you are concerned. A humidifier in the house where she likes to hang out is not a bad idea. Is she around other cats? Is she a big vocalizer? Does she eat a dry kibble and or wet food?
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