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My kitten is limp and breathing heavy after vet visit. What to do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

(URGENT) My Kitten (about a month old) won't move, but still meows and fidgets, he's breathing heavily... He's been taken to a clinic and has been injected with a medicine and some vitamins, but now he's like a lifeless puppet... what do i do???

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Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 13th, 2017

Poor kitty! Your pet sounds like he needs to be hospitalized and properly diagnosed to find out the underlying cause of his illness. They will likely need to run some tests (bloodwork, x-rays, etc) in order to diagnose what's wrong. Whether that be an internal musculoskeletal injury, heart condition, stroke, etc. I am not sure what injections your pet was given, but it definitely doesn't seem like it is enough treatment for your very ill pet. He is in critical condition so I would advise to making him in right away! Best of luck with your kitty.
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