Cats

[vipes]

I have a cat, (Bombay) that does not meow. Instead, it emits a high pitched squeak. This is an ADULT cat, not a kitten.

Are Bombay cats supposed to do this?

[Maiden]

Have you thought to ask your vet?

[loripo]

This is from WIKI:-
Both the American Bombay and British Bombay have very unique voices. They're not your traditional "meows". While some cats are very vocal, others tend to keep quiet. This is perfectly normal and just reflects the type of personality your Bombay has. Bombay cats are heat-seekers. What this means is that they love to be warm and will tend to sleep with you either under the covers or on top of your legs because of the heat you emit. They're very affectionate cats that love human attention.

There is quite a lot about these cats on the net - one may have a forum. As the last post says if the cat seems unwell it must be taken to a vet. Perhaps its just not very talkative

[sunnydale]

Originally Posted by vipes

I have a cat, (Bombay) that does not meow. Instead, it emits a high pitched squeak.

Are Bombay cats supposed to do this?

Are there any snakes about?? Maybe it's trying to charm one!

[vipes]

It's VERY vocal, but It just squeaks. It can't be an infection, because he's been like that since before we got him, at the RSPCA.

Thanks, Loripo ^.^

[RobinP]

My cat just squeaks too, when it's hungry! It's only an orange moggy though

[aland]

The time to worry is when it barks, aland

[vipes]

Sometimes it would seem they're trying to send me barking!