My 7-week kitten is lethargic with a fast heartbeat. What should I do?

Oh dear! This is very concerning - it sounds like your kitten is very sick. I would recommend taking her to a veterinarian immediately to be seen. He/she can do some diagnostic testing if needed to help determine what's wrong and see what kind of treatment is needed.

Hello, sorry to hear about Jasmine. Kittens this young may suffer from intestinal parasites, upper respiratory infections and other viral infections such as FIV and FeLV. Other conditions which may make them lethargic include dietary indiscretions or ingestion of foreign matrial. If jasmine is eating and drinking ok, without any vomiting or diarrhea she may be able to wait a little longer until you can bring her to a veterinarian. If she is otherwise not eating well, has vomiting or diarrhea, then you should consider having her evaluated soon. Monitor for any sneezing, coughing, nasal discharge, eye discharge, constipation, vomiting or diarrhea. Best of luck and hope this helps!

Usually these signs are due to a respiratory tract infection/inflammation due to a viral infection. Herpes virus is usually involved. Immediate veterinary intervention is needed as antibiotics may be necessary. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

You need to get Jax to your vet for an exam. He may have a viral disease like FIP that is causing his symptoms. This can be fatal. Please read this article for more information. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=1+2134&aid=212 I strongly suggest you get Jax to your vet as soon as possible so a diagnosis can be established. That way Jax can get the appropriate treatment.

It sounds like she is relatively stable for the time being. As far as labored breathing, it is always best to have this type of patient in a controlled monitored environment so as much supervision as possible will be beneficial. However, don't be TOO hands on as that will stress Luna out and may be counterproductive. If you have supplemental oxygen at home you can use this in an emergency situation.

I'm sorry to hear that Sabbath is so sick. Pale gums, lethargy, and a fast heart rate may be signs of anemia, or a low red blood cell count. This could be due to a flea infestation, infectious diseases, or cancer. Sabbath really must be seen by a vet. Aside from treating a flea infestation at home (if one exists), there really isn't anything you can do at home to manage clinical signs this severe. Try to ask your vet if they accept payment plans or have other financing options available.

No, I recommend to have Harlem examined immediately. This could be an emergency situation. When pets suddenly develop a change in their breathing pattern, they need to be examined immediately. This is especially true for cats who can hide signs of heart disease and not have any murmurs or other clues on physical examine. Other causes include infection, asthma or fluid in the lungs. Have him examined right away. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.