Why Are My Newborn Kittens Panting

While kittens do pant if they are hot or exhausted or in some cases have a medical condition i am trying to once and for all settle the debate as to whethe.

Why are my newborn kittens panting. The kittens do not do it often but im still concerned. Your kitten should be seen by a vet as soon as possible. Another cause of cat panting after giving birth is hypocalcemia. Hi i wondered if anyone could help me at all.

Consider the fact that they might just be scared of you. Tambellenie tcs member thread starter. Start date sep 18 2016. If the panting persists take the kittens to the vet.

This is a life threatening condition wherein the first thing noticeable is excessive panting in pregnant cats or those that just gave birth. I have 3 day old kittens and i ve noticed that at times they randomly seem to pant. I asked the vets office and they said that panting is a sign of resperatory distress. He could just be too warm but panting is often a sign of distress and difficulty breathing and this should always be treated as an emergency.

Spend time in the room with them just sitting there until they get used to you. Debi matlack veterinary technician. Are they panting or are they silent hissing. If he is being bottle fed he might have aspirated some formula.

If your cat isn t stressed too warm or tired from recent vigorous exercise panting may be a sign of an underlying medical problem. What happens is that the calcium level drops at a dangerous level while nursing. Hello why is my 1 week old kitten panting. Newborn kittens are panting.

I was told to check and make sure their tungues and gums were pink which they are because blue or grey means they are not breathing correctly. Mom may not be producing enough milk for them or might not be caring for them well. They could be too warm. My 6 week old kitten that is weaned has lay down been panting we gave her a cold wash to slow down her breath now she is struggling to breathe and has gone limp we can t get any fluid into her what read more.

If they are panting they may be dehydrated get them to the vet asap with mom. My one year old cat gave birth to her kittens 3 of them 36 hours ago my cat was laying with them at first and now since last.