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Kitten makes these noises and is very thin
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[VIDEO][/VIDEO]My kitten has been making these noises and I would like to know what it is? Could it be it needs to burp or something?
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I will take him to the vet but he seems to still eat and play with the kitten.
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It sounds like tiny squeaks to me. How old is the kitten? Does it make this noise right after eating or at other times also? What are you feeding the kitten?
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It's three weeks old and it eats from its mother and he seems to make this noise when it eats
. It just sounds like little squeaks to me. Does the kitten act normal and healthy? Do you have cause for concern, or are you just curious about it?
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My kitten breathes very heavy and fast so I'm very concerned. It does play an eat so that's why I'm kind of confused in this situation.
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Okay. I was wondering about the breathing. I'm going to wait for Catwoman to respond. It may be in the morning. When did you first notice these noises? I ask these questions because Catwoman needs to know to advise you whether your cat may be ill in some way and need to see a vet. When did this noise begin?
And the heavy breathing worries me too, so I am going to suggest that you plan to take your kitten to the vet first thing tomorrow morning whether we hear back from an expert or not. He needs to be seen by a vet. That breathing is not normal. Your cat may have pneumonia or some other respiratory infection and needs treatment. Ok?
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The noise began when it was at least 5 days old. Now he's 3 weeks going to 4 weeks. If I put my ear to his chest it sounds like there's just something trying to get out so I was trying to burp him thinking maybe he has gas? He also is a skinny cat and His siblings are already twice as bigger than him. If the kitten were to have pneumonia or a respiratory problem will he have to be operated? I'm scared of a operation.
A week ago you were advised of some home remedies - warmth and water - and they have not helped. You were also advised by more than one poster last week that the kitten needs to be seen by a vet.
Can you afford to take the kitten to the vet? He needs trained veterinary help that we simply cannot substitute for. I cannot tell you anything more than you have already been advised.
The noises are not normal, and he may need medicine, but only a vet can diagnose and prescribe.
Are you able to take him to a vet? That's what needs to happen next.
Can you afford to take the kitten to the vet? He needs trained veterinary help that we simply cannot substitute for. I cannot tell you anything more than you have already been advised.
The noises are not normal, and he may need medicine, but only a vet can diagnose and prescribe.
Are you able to take him to a vet? That's what needs to happen next.
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Let us know what the vet says after you take your kitten in. I think you will be glad you took him. I sure hope your kitten is better soon so he can grow and thrive! 
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We can rule out pneumonia, since the kitten has been with mom nursing.
I am unable to hear the sound, but chances are it will be one of only a couple things.
The most common cause would be a possible uri inherited from mom, where you can hear phlegm moving in the lower throat area, which will sound like coming from the chest, and will take antibiotics to clear this up, or a possible genetic reason such as a heart defect or other inherited condition, that is causing the lungs to be squeezed and unable to fill completely, causing the rapid breathing.
The smaller size is concerning, along with the sound/breathing, makes me think it may be something genetic going on.
Sometimes a kitten who's small like that can have a septal defect in the heart valve somewhere, or have lung restriction due to organs that are misplaced.
It can also be flat chested kitten syndrome, but you haven't mentioned noticing any flatness to the chest shape.
I would certainly plan a vet visit ASAP, sooner rather than later, since if this is fixable it needs to be addressed NOW.
I am unable to hear the sound, but chances are it will be one of only a couple things.
The most common cause would be a possible uri inherited from mom, where you can hear phlegm moving in the lower throat area, which will sound like coming from the chest, and will take antibiotics to clear this up, or a possible genetic reason such as a heart defect or other inherited condition, that is causing the lungs to be squeezed and unable to fill completely, causing the rapid breathing.
The smaller size is concerning, along with the sound/breathing, makes me think it may be something genetic going on.
Sometimes a kitten who's small like that can have a septal defect in the heart valve somewhere, or have lung restriction due to organs that are misplaced.
It can also be flat chested kitten syndrome, but you haven't mentioned noticing any flatness to the chest shape.
I would certainly plan a vet visit ASAP, sooner rather than later, since if this is fixable it needs to be addressed NOW.
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Thank you so much! This information has helped a lot. If my kitten were to have a septal defect on the heart valve, Lung restriction or something genetic will they have to operate? Or would only medication be required?
Let the vet tell you. When are you taking your kitten to the vet? Today or tomorrow? He is not going to get better on his own!
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I'm taking him tomorrow morning
Excellent! Looking forward to hearing what the vet says!
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The vet said that the kitten probably has pneumonia or some sort of lung problem. So he's on antibiotics for now. I woll schedule another visit for X-rays to be done but for now we are on antibiotics. The kitten is eating baby food as the vet recommended. He's now more active them before and he's starting to feed on his mom again (since he wasn't saying for a while). Thank you for your help and your time in helping me with my kitten! Hopefully he lives to grow and be a big healthy cat!
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So glad your kitten is getting better! It is good that you took him to the vet. Now he's eating and playing and even nursing his mom again - this is wonderful news! I hope he grows up to be a big, healthy cat too!
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I hope so ,too. Is it okay to give the kitten who's 5 weeks old vitamins for his immune system and lungs? Or is it dangerous? Also, how can I help him gain weight? Thank you for your help! Much appreciated!!!So glad your kitten is getting better! It is good that you took him to the vet. Now he's eating and playing and even nursing his mom again - this is wonderful news! I hope he grows up to be a big, healthy cat too!
