Am I overly paranoid?

[Cataholic]

Last month, both Tenny and Dakky were sick with the flu. So, both had check ups, a course of antibiotics, and a full recovery.

Today, I noticed Dakky crying-which in itself, is not unusual. He whines for food if I am in the kitchen. BUT, no noise came out. I don't mean once or twice, when they sometimes do the silent cry, but, every time. In fact, I encouraged him to do it several times to make sure I wasn't imagining it. On occasion, a raspy cry came out. Other than that, he seemed 'normal'. He was laying in his fave pose- completely spread eagle on his back. And, seemed 'fine' in that he responded to pets, etc.

Should I be concerned? Anyone have this happen?

[jazzcat]

I don't think you are, you're just being a good meowmie. After Ripley caught Jazz's URI and was deathly sick I got worried everytime he did that sick raspy cry. Maybe Dakky is just not feeling the best today but I think your wise to watch him closely.

[Laura's Babies]

Hay, WE worry! We are Mommies! I don't know if this is normal or not but I just wanted you to know I would be worried too! Just the Meowmie in me....

[kimlovescats]

Mine do that sometimes from hairballs, at least that is my "theory"! You know, like when we have a clogged up throat? Of course, if there are any kind of symptoms other than just the silent meow ... I know you will head to the vet!!!

Gosh, I feel so bad ... seems like my bad kitty luck has everyone worried!!! :( Please don't feel ashamed though of worrying ... that's what we do BEST!!! :D ;)

(((HUGS))) to you and Dakky!:)

[aki]

Sometimes I think Chuck looses his voice. He was doing it last night. Meowing with no sound coming out. Not even a little. He did this a lot when he was really young. I wondered if he was deaf because he was so quiet. Now I can't shut him up half the time! LOL Maybe sometime they don't choose to talk. Just fake it. :)

[catcrazylady]

Of course your being overly paranoid!! You live with cats and that is the way they make us!!http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/wink.gif They do something strange and we freak out and worry ourselves to pieces over it. That's your job as furmom and a mighty fine job you do of it too!!http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/biggrin.gif
I would have said it's probably no big deal but since we just got back with Pepper Jack and he has a horrible sore throat then maybe you should keep a close eye on him. Of course Pepper was really sick acting. I would watch him and if it keeps on then I would get him checked so the vet can laugh at you but we will all feel better!http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

[CatMama78]

Definitely not being paranoid. I would be worried too. Do cats lose their voice for the same reasons we do? Maybe a sore throat?

[sirrahbed]

Paranoid? No such thing if you feel worried. Afterall, I took Emily in for a tumor and brought her home on a diet:rolleyes: A vet visit is worth the sense of wellbeing and worth everything if it means finding a real problem! Much of the time our gut feeling can be right. Right now, I think we may all be running on a bit of paranoia because of Pee Wee and Elvis - but better safe than sorry.
Last time I made fun of running to the vet for every sneeze, I ended up with three kitties with URI's Dylan was VERY ill - and I was in Japan!!:eek:

[spunkymeow]

I have only seen a cat open it's mouth with no sound coming out when they were dehydrated or hot. ???? Good luck.

[popcornbird]

You paranoid? Nah.....that's me! LOL! :p I'm sure Dakky is just fine, but being a pet mommy, you have to worry or you wouldn't be normal! We all worry over little things when it comes to our pets. Hugs to you and kisses to Dakky.

[Fox-Gal]

Parnoid, NO. I just got done taking Lita in because she started meowing all the time lately. The vet thought I was nuts, but it's what mommys do.... they worry.

Call your vet, ask him if he thinks your being paranoid after everything.

[shais_mom]

Not overly paranoid!! Just a goood mommie!!
Give the vet a call and keep us posted!

[AmberLee]

:o :o :o

Do you recall the time I 'diagnosed' Livvy with an obscure tummy rot and RAN her into the vet for what turned out to be a hairball?

Or the time I forced Cassy to endure the series of tests for parasites/whatever when HIS nipples were lactating. (Who KNEW boy cats could lactate? It still sounds weird to me.... :o :( )

Maybe we should form a Paranoid Meowmies of Pet Talk club and get t-shirts and all... I sure qualify. (Hairballs can look like some unearthly, deformed, tummy rot thingy. Sometimes...)

[NoahsMommy]

I don't think you're being paranoid at all. That would unnerve me as well.

If he's still doing it in the a.m. I would call your vet to see what they say.

Kisses to Dakky! :)

[catmandu]

I worry, all the time, and take the Cats in, and find out that they werent sick, but I would rather be safe, than sorry and Guilty!