Newborn Kittens Keep Panting

Panting can be a normal response in cats that are overheated stressed and anxious or after strenuous exercise says dr.

Newborn kittens keep panting. A hard time breathing is another reason why a cat might pant or breathe heavily. It should resolve once the cat has a chance to cool down and rest. If your baby makes noises when breathing take note of what they sound like. Provide blankets a heat lamp or a heating pad to ensure the kittens stay warm.

Elizabeth cottrell dvm a veterinarian at the cat hospital at towson in maryland. Cooling measures are the first thing to try when a cat begins panting. The mother cat can keep the babies warm but if she leaves to eat or use a litter box the kittens can get cold. Dyspnea in cats it is unusual to see a cat pant or breathing heavy but it does occur when a cat is having respiratory distress dyspnea.

Newborns tend to have an irregular breathing pattern that alternates between fast and slow with occasional pauses. Often the cat will stand or crouch with his elbows bent away from his chest and with head and neck stretched out. Once they re panting they re in. Persistent cat panting might signal a breathing issue or heart problem.

A panting cat does not look that different from a panting dog. Cats who appear to be suffering from heat stroke may also benefit from a cool but not cold wet washcloth on their tummy. You can also try encouraging the cat to rest in a cool air conditioned area or in a room with a fan.