I need help, there is something wrong with my kitten's jaw

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I dont know if this is where I post this stuff since I haven't been on this site long, but I need help. My kitten Aki has done something to his jaw. For the past three days he has been crying and grabbing his face with his paws. I will be taking him to the vet as soon as I can, maybe if I can tomorrow. His mouth is open and somewhat crooked, I fear he has dislocated his jaw. He is in a lot of pain I don't know what to do to help him. I have had him since he was just opening his eyes and I believe he is around 11-13 weeks old now. What can I do for him?
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Hi, I'm so sorry to hear that you two are going through this.  He needs to see a vet as soon as possible.  Can you take him?  It could be any number of things and obviously, the little darling is in pain.  i can't think of a thing that can be done for him other than to get veterinary care immediately.
 
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We called every vet in town it seems no one can get him in until Friday, all I can do for now is sit and wait.
 
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Is he eating and drinking? If not you will have to get him in ASAP, as kittens deplete their energy storage quickly. Tell a vet he cannot eat at all and MUST be seen NOW.  Don't talk to the staff, ask for the vet and speak to them personally. Have you held him firmly and tried to see if something is caught inside the mouth? If the jaw is dislocated he is in terrible pain and MUST be seen, insist on it. If it was my kitten I would bring him in and tell them you are not leaving until he can be seen, be polite and say the vet might have a few minutes between visits, it's worth a shot. I'll pray for that sweet little boy, all the luck!
 
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Yes he is eating and drinking, unfortunately I will have to wait to get him in as I can't get transportation at the moment.
 
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Di and Bob said:
 
Is he eating and drinking? If not you will have to get him in ASAP, as kittens deplete their energy storage quickly. Tell a vet he cannot eat at all and MUST be seen NOW.  Don't talk to the staff, ask for the vet and speak to them personally. Have you held him firmly and tried to see if something is caught inside the mouth? If the jaw is dislocated he is in terrible pain and MUST be seen, insist on it. If it was my kitten I would bring him in and tell them you are not leaving until he can be seen, be polite and say the vet might have a few minutes between visits, it's worth a shot. I'll pray for that sweet little boy, all the luck!
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I absolutely agree.
 
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