Why Are My Newborn Kittens Panting

I asked the vets office and they said that panting is a sign of resperatory distress.

Why are my newborn kittens panting. What happens is that the calcium level drops at a dangerous level while nursing. 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. Newborn kittens are panting. 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.

Start date sep 18 2016. Tambellenie tcs member thread starter. Hi i wondered if anyone could help me at all. 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.

Hello why is my 1 week old kitten panting. Your kitten should be seen by a vet as soon as possible. But they need. Joined sep 18 2016 messages 1 reaction score 1 location kent.

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. Another cause of cat panting after giving birth is hypocalcemia. Spend time in the room with them just sitting there until they get used to you. If your cat isn t stressed too warm or tired from recent vigorous exercise panting may be a sign of an underlying medical problem.

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. If the panting persists take the kittens to the vet. Sep 18 2016 1 t. Mom may not be producing enough milk for them or might not be caring for them well.

Consider the fact that they might just be scared of you. If they are panting they may be dehydrated get them to the vet asap with mom. I have 3 day old kittens and i ve noticed that at times they randomly seem to pant. They could be too warm.

The kittens do not do it often but im still concerned. Debi matlack veterinary technician.