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Kitten stepped on neck, bled, now active but not eating. Is she okay?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

My mother mistakenly stepped on my kitten's neck region.For a minute after the accident,my kittens nose and mouth started bleeding and she seemed dead.but then she started meowing and walking.her head doesnt seem tilted.she seems fine for now bt i am concerned.she isnt eating and drinking.And the veterinary hospital is closed on Sundays,where i live...she seems active,bt how do i know if she has a fracture somewhere around dat region? i dont see any swelling.

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on January 7th, 2017

Poor Bubblu! It's very concerning that she was bleeding from the nose and mouth and seemed unresponsive at first - so I would be worried that she may have some serious internal injuries, even if she seems okay right now. I'm afraid there is no way that you can determine this at home, so she really does need to see a vet right away. If you call your regular vet's office, their voicemail or answering service should have information about where the nearest emergency clinic is, or contact information for an on-call veterinarian who can see your kitten tonight.

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