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My kitten is sick, pale, dull, and shivering. What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

My kitten is sick, please help me I'm freaking out. She became pale and dull when I got home, we don't know what happened to her. She's shivering and I don't know why, she looks hurt. We don't have vet clinics here and we can't afford some. Please help me, I care so much about my cats and I feel sorry for what ever happened to her. I haven't actually observed her in due time but I guess she wont be able to eat and play. Thanks fo answering. God Bless.

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Susan England-Foster

Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on August 1st, 2017

I am sorry your kitten is not feeling well. Unfortunately it sounds like she really needs to be seen by a vet. A lot of things can cause them to look pale. for example anmeia secondary to parasites and infectious disease. Also feline leukemia and feline aids can cause illness in a young kitten. I would try to keep her warm and syring feed pedylite or water. You can try to warm up wet food to see if that helps with her appetitie at all but she really should go to a vet
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