Outside my house, I found some kittens about a week ago. Three of them were walking around and playing. There was a smaller one who was still crawling. I was worried about him because it could be the runt. I took him to the vet and all the tests came back normal. I have been taking care of him and feeding him. He eats great and goes to the bathroom normally. He bobbs his head around a bit. Not a lot and it's not like he's having spasms, but I was just wondering if this was normal. He seems to be about three weeks. He can walk on all four legs, but he stumbles a bit. I've never owned a cat so I was worried about his head bobbling. Does he just need to get stronger?
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Kitten question
- Thread starter kellyinla
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I've noticed with my foster kittens that one of them stumbled and wobbled more than others but there was nothing wrong with him. Now he's bigger and steadier.
I really don't know though, maybe someone else has some thoughts.
I really don't know though, maybe someone else has some thoughts.
One of my foster kittens tends to stumble a bit....but I figure she is getting used to her new freedom.
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It depends on the age of the kitten.They are unsteady and wobbly on their feet as they grow into their bodies- and older kitten there might be concern that an illness or virus is working somewhere.
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thank you for answering about the stumbling. He's pretty tiny and I think he's doing better every day.
Should I be worried that the little kitten (maybe three weeks) is bobbing his head around? He's in a new house and it just looks like he's not strong enough yet, but I was just wondering if this is normal.
Should I be worried that the little kitten (maybe three weeks) is bobbing his head around? He's in a new house and it just looks like he's not strong enough yet, but I was just wondering if this is normal.
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No, it isn't unusual at this age ... that big old heavy head compared to the rest of their tiny little bodies and all that. It will go away once baby has matured a little.
