Older cat used to meow LOUDLY now doesn't meow at all...

by Lorraine M
(Monroe, MI, USA)

we just got a rescue kitten, and the older cat (she is a spayed 15 year old) only hisses occasionally at the new kitten (male, 7 weeks old) but has STOPPED meowing (other than hissing). Is this normal? Will her meow return to normal? Please help -- thanks.

Answer by KAte
Hi sounds to me like she may be a little put out and perhaps this is why she has stopped meowing.

i don't know how you introduced the two cats to each other but it may be worth taken them through a period of introduction to allow them to get to know each other in a safe environment. the process is described here

http://www.our-happy-cat.com/introducing-cats.html

I wouldn't worry too much at this point, she may just need some time. As long as she is still eating as normal i think this may be a temporary behavior issue.

i also have a page about cat meows which you may also find of interest here

http://www.our-happy-cat.com/cat-meowing.html

best wishes Kate