HELP! My kitten is panting, im kinda worried, any advice?

Question

She seems perfectly normally, she is about 1 month - 2 months I am not really sure because I got her from someone who had kittens, I have had her for about 3 weeks and she plays a lot, and usually when she does after she pants pretty bad and acts kinda funny and meows and stuff like that. She doesn't really drink water as much but she loves to drink milk [maybe theres an issue there I'm not sure] she is playful and fun but I'm just getting worried about her panting and acting funny, I have an appointment for her first shots in about a week and a half but for now I'm just looking for some advice or tips. My room is actually pretty hot [we took out the AC' s] and I have 2 fans going and I'm trying my best to keep her from running around chasing balls, any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

for the person who's a top contributer i have a question, i am pretty sure i got her before 2 months and also she makes a sound kinda like shes having trouble breathing I'm not sure how to explain it but just a little sound like air coming out of her mouth, I noticed it when playing with her. I put a cold towel over her and she started licking herself after but it cooled her down a little, hopefully you check this out and can give me a bit more insight

Answer 1

A cat is weaned from her mother around two months, so I certainly hope she is at least two months old when you got her. Kittens are naturally turbocharged, and if your place is hot, and she is very energetic, she is probably overheated. Cats don't sweat like people do, so excess heat is eliminated by panting.

Kittens usually become lactose intolerant, so giving her cows milk is not a good idea. But the effects of lactose intolerance would show up in the litter box first. But here is a suggestion from a site:

If your kitty enjoys milk and is not lactose-intolerant, milk can be given in occasional, small amounts. You will know whether the cat has a problem with it by subsequent diarrhea and stomach problems. Generally, milk is better for kittens than adult cats, but if your adult cat likes the taste of milk, try the milk substitutes that are available at the market. (Whiskas puts out a soy type of kitty milk that my cats enjoy.) Another one is called "Cat Sip." These substitutes are, in the long run, better for your cat's health than regular milk because they contain needed nutrients.

Another suggestion is to have water available with ice cubes in it. In hot weather, cats often enjoy drinking cold water. I certainly hope you have water available anyway.

Answer 2

Well, I can see why you're worried. I dont know, but it could be a hairball? Normally cats do it away from people, but there could be one stuck. Vets is the safest option.

Also, my cat was hit by a car as a kitten, and had a fractured tail. Thankfully, she didn't need to have it taken off, and she is still alive today, but she breathes REALLY heavily ALL the time. When she walks, she wheezes. The vets think its cause her lungs could have been hurt, and made smaller. She's a really beautiful cat, and she is really lucky to be alive. It doesn't affect her in any other way, she still runs and purrs and stuff, but you cant help but notice how heavily she breathes. She is also really skinny. She doesn't have worms, but she is different. We feed her the same, but somethings odd. She is still the same cat, and I adore her the same.

Just get your kitten checked out, if it doesn't blow over. Sooner rather than later.

Hope this helps. Hope your kitten's okay soon!!!


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Answer 3

she sounds like a trip to the vets is a must. i think she may have kitty asthma. if the room is slightly dusty or you have an air freshener going or something like this it could trigger off also playing hard like all kittens do with their boundless energy can trigger it. try a milk substitute like felix and most shops do their own i normally buy tescos but occasionall amount of cows milk is fine amount once a month it could be an issue but i am not sure as all mine are ok but it is just a treat especially if my flat is very hot but they tend to go for ice cold filtered water. don't stop her playing and cats can over heat so get your ac sorted fans just don't work like an ac. hope she 'll be fine soon

Answer 4

It could Hyperphylixa, common is some cats.
It is usually happens becuase in the womb of the cat who gave birth, there is tiny space, and depending on the size of the litter, the kitten could have been smooshed really tightly with the other babies thus cuasing the lungs of the kitten to be constantly pushed tighlty toghete. Either cuasing the cat to have smaller lungs or pressed lungs <<<<< ( Means the lungs are sucked in)

Answer 5

Cats don't usually pant very much.If she's panting after exercise,then she could have asthma or a heart problem.Just mention it to your vet when you go,and he/she will be able to tell by listening to the kitten's heart and lungs and perhaps doing x-rays or other tests.Try to keep her quiet until your vet appointment,or see if you can get in sooner.

Answer 6

That is how they cool off. You need to her away from milk though unless its a kitten formula. Water only. Don't worry about the panting...its normal.

Answer 7

Get her a Drinkwell pet fountain. Cats love drinking running water; so this will encourage her to drink enough water. If she loves milk, give her CatSip as an occasional treat.

Answer 8

first of all NEVER give a kitten milk unless directed by a vet,and dont worry about the panting.I have a black cat and he pants all the time when he is outside.your cat probably just wears himself out.lol hope i helped!

Answer 9

She's probably hot. Quit giving her milk, she is not a baby cow. Give her water only and she will drink it if that is all that is availiable. Get her to the vet to get her shots soon!!

Good luck.

Answer 10

She is likely hot. Sounds like you got her way too young. Let her be for a while and it may stop. She might just be really excited.