My 4 month old kitten Fudge has a swollen top lip

Am so worried about my fudge he is 4 month old and is up to date with his injections.just notice his top lip and is swollen.any advice would appreciate.

I"m betting that there are going to be more knowledgeable people than I show up soon, but I do know a few of the questions they will want answered. 

How long has it been swollen?  

Is he eating/drinking normally?

Any changes in litter habits?

New foods?

Have you checked carefully for injuries to the lip?

Is he playing normally?

Get that information in here, and it will give the experts a better starting point!

Best of luck with your baby.  I know how frightening these things can be!

Do you have a picture?  It could be he got bit by an ant or something like that.

stephanietx said:

Do you have a picture?  It could be he got bit by an ant or something like that.

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stephanietx said:

Do you have a picture?  It could be he got bit by an ant or something like that.

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This is a picture of his lip.he is eating ok and playing fine the only thing I have done is give him different kitten food it is all fish and not the meat and Turkey one I normally give him.

I would get him to the vet.  That looks like a food allergy or something. 

Did this start after you switched to the fish flavored food?  What exactly are you feeding him (brand and flavors)?

If you just changed his food, it may well be a food allergy.  Can you go back, and see if it clears up?

This is a picture of his lip.he is eating ok and playing fine the only thing I have done is give him different kitten food it is all fish and not the meat and Turkey one I normally give him.

It was whiskers kitten meat and poultry.it the same brand but the fish one have stopped giving him the fish for about a day and a half and it seems to be going down the swelling.

He might just be allergic to canned fish flavors.  I had a cat like that.

I think so to.his lips look so much better now.was so worried

Great!  Be sure to clean his bowl daily to help prevent any spread of bacteria, too.

I do that every time I give him food.and just to make sure he is OK he is at the vets on Monday..

Just to let you know my fudges lips have gone down now he just can't eat fish kitten food.am one happy mom to know that I didn't do wrong just got wrong food..

Excellent!  Unfortunately, the only way we usually have to find out these things is to go through them.  You're a good cat mom or dad because you noticed the problem and took steps to figure out and solve the problem.  Good job!

LOL.  I clicked here thinking I'd see a delicious batch of homemade fudge!  Show's where my mind is at.

Glad to hear your Fudge is doing better!

Glad to hear that Fudge is doing better!  There's nothing like a sick or injured kitty to bring out the panic in all of us.  Apparently, he has a "fish thing."  Good to know, and a simple fix!  Nice work.