ok so I have a 9yr old cat named Ginger, very loving & vocal kitty...she loves to talk, that is up until about 1-1/2 weeks ago...she can't meow I dunno what the problem is? She opens her mouth to meow & nothing comes out, sometimes a crackle will come out but that's about it. She's eating, drinking & using the potty normal so I'm not really sure what her deal is but a lady at the local pet store suggested I try a cat forum before spending all kinds of money & going to the vet. Has anyone had this problem? I've never heard of a cat losing its voice so this is pretty strange to me!!! Please help!