Why is one kitten twitching?

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Our cat had 3 kittens 1 grey 1 dark grey with stripes and 1 white. The grey one twitches like every 2 seconds. Is he cold or does he have some kind of neuro problem?
 

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I came here to ask a similiar questions. I have a 11 week old kitten and I noticed that he walks close to ground a few weeks ago but thought that he was just a little scared. Yesterday I noticed that he has been tripping alot and that his back feet slip out from under him. He is also starting to have trouble jumping up more than 2 feet. He still seems happy and runs with the other kitten but it seems to be getting worse. He has gained weight and thought maybe it was the extra weight-growth spurt but i am not sure. Is this typical? The other kitten isn't doing it so that is why I am concerned. Thanks for any response.
 

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I would suggest that both of you contact your vets. Only a vet can determine whether the twitching is something that requires a vet visit.

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How old are the kittens? If they are only a couple days/weeks old then it is perfectly normal for them to twitch WHILE SLEEPING and is actually a sign that they are healthy.(I know, it sounds weird, but it's true.)

However, if they are older, or if they are doing it while awake, then you need to take them to a vet as it may be something serious. Jacq, definately take your kitten to a vet! He could have something seriously wrong with him and the longer you put it off the worse it could get!
 
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they are about 3 days old
 
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Originally Posted by TNR1

Is only the 1 kitten twitching?

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Ok i just noticed the white one twitches too. Ill take some pictures of them and describe their personalities they have for now
 

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Originally Posted by Catnappin

Ok i just noticed the white one twitches too. Ill take some pictures of them and describe their personalities they have for now
Could it be as Tortiebabe says..that they are twitching while they are sleeping or suckling?? I think at this point, unless you are concerned about it...I would monitor the twitching.

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Don't worry, all of my kittens twitch(ed). I have 3 right now that are 4 weeks old and they all twitch.
 

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I have had a few litters and now I have 5 7 day old kittens and they do twitch all the time I don't have the answer as to way they do this but it is very normal so don't worry
 

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I have had a few litters and now I have 5 7 day old kittens and they do twitch all the time I don't have the answer as to way they do this but it is very normal so don't worry
Would you like help finding a low cost spay/neuter clinic for your cats?
 
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