Any advice

Please can anyone offer any advice!

Last night while putting away my ironing, i went to put some away in my middle drawer. When closing it, i found it wouldn't so tried again a little harder. I then opened the drawer below and to my horror my 3 month kitten was in the drawer.

She didn't cry out or anything but it must have been her that prevented the middle one shutting. As i said she did cry out or anything and came onto the bed as normal.

Today when i woke up she wasn't her normal playful self, she seemed sleepy. I just thought she had been playing about so didn't think anything of it.

On returning from work tonight not much has changed. She is not playing like she normally does and is just wanting to lay. I have felt over her body and she is not making any sign of anywhere hurting but she is certainly not herself. My other half has told me to see how she is tomorrow but i am terribly worried. Have I really hurt her?
I am so upset with myself. Its our first kitten and she has never been in the drawers before,


Any advice would be much appreciated.

First, accidents happen.  There is really no good in beating yourself up about what's done... you didn't mean to hurt her and you've learned a lesson about how cats can get into things they shouldn't.  Something you should also always check before closing the door and running them are the dryer and laundry machine (especially the dryer- cats will often crawl in if it seems warm).

Changes in behavior (including loss of interest in play)  unfortunately are cause for concern, and cats are very good at hiding pain- her not reacting to you checking her unfortunately don't mean she isn't in pain. Is she eating and using the litterbox as normal?

I probably personally would err on the side of caution and try to get her to a vet soon. They will be better able than us to tell you if she is hurt or not and to hopefully set your mind at ease if everything is okay.

Good luck with this- I understand how upsetting it must be.

I think she needs to go to the vet today.  Depending on where you are located, you might be able to get an appointment today at a regular vet without having to go to the ER vet.  However, it is really not a good sign that she has gone from being a normal energetic, playful kitten to being sleepy and lethargic.  She might have internal injuries so please get her to the vet as soon as possible.  I know you feel terrible about this, but these accidents do happen   - the best thing you can do at this point is to concentrate on getting her well.   

Unfortunately kittens (and cats) do love open drawers and they do get into trouble this way.  Since this is your first kitten, you might not yet be familiar with all the ways they can get into things.  Have you kitten proofed your house yet?    Check out the following articles for some info on this.
[article="22401"]10 Essential Cat Safety Rules You Need To Know  [/article][article="22410"]How To Make Your Home And Garden Safe For Your Cat  [/article][thread="37440"]Warning For New Owners Of Kittens Cat Proof Your Home  [/thread]
Good luck - I hope she is okay.      Please let us know how she does.  

Thank you both for your prompt advice!
I took her to the vet as i just couldn't stop worrying.
She checked out fine maybe just a little bruising. She is a lot happier today, playing and eating well.

I had done a lot of research before and i had kitten proofed my house. She was on my bed one minute and then she must have been in the drawer the next. I suppose a bit like a child. Will definitely not be making that same mistake again.

Once again thank you
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