My new adopted cat makes loud gulping noises. Should I worry?

Hello, thank you for your question about Princess. A gurgling noise after eating/drinking/after activity can be secondary to a few different things. My primary concern is that she could have a polyp; polyps are benign growths are not uncommon in cats and can grow in the back of their throat/airway. It is also possible that Princess could have an upper-respiratory infection leading to inflammation and a small amount of fluid build up. I would recommend having Princess evaluated by your veterinarian so that they can examine her. They will listen to her lungs and look for any evidence of abnormalities. Depending on their findings they may recommend further workup such as bloodwork or a sedated upper airway exam to look for evidence of a polyp. Hope this helps, good luck!

What a pretty girl! If there is a change in the tissue in the back of her throat, that could potentially cause the "gurgle." If theres a lot of inflammation in her throat, or a mass or tumor of some kind. Ideally, take her to your vet for an exam. If you can get a video of exactly what your concern is, that may be helpful, in case she isn't doing it at the time you take her in to the vet. It sounds like she is meowing more... it would be a good idea to check her bloodwork including her thyroid to see if she needs her dosage adjusted as well, though I doubt this is related to the "gurgle." Your vet may recommend X-rays, and/or a sedated exam so they can visualize the entire mouth and throat. Thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. With the limited history and not being able to hear what this noise sounds like, it is difficult to say what the cause could be. Inflammation or infection can cause changes to the way an animal breathes as well as something stuck in the airway. If this persists or worsens, I would recommend having a veterinarian take a look at Eva so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is normal for cats to sound more nasally when they are purring. My cat and I have heard other cats sound different in these loving situations. If he is not sneezing, doesn't have nasal discharge and isn't wheezing any other time I wouldn't worry! I hope this helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is unclear what is exactly going on with Sally. However, it does sound like Sally may be having gastrointestinal or respiratory issues, among other possibilities. This indicates a visit to a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment as soon as possible. They would be able to check on her to see what seems to be wrong so that this can be treated. Good luck and have a great day!

It is possible that Susie may be regurgitating which could be due to a disease called megaesophagus which, although more common in Siamese, can occur in other cats. If Susie does have megaesophagus, she will need to be examined by a veterinarian who will be able to discuss treatment options with you.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I wouldn’t be worried, it sounds like Coco is showing behaviors of being happy! Sometimes cats are doing these to self soothe and relax. She sounds like a happy kitten! Kisses to Coco!