My kittens are dying, lethargic, and can't walk. What should I do?

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I have recently found several kittens with two of them dying already. Each showed signs of lethargy and lack of walking on their hind legs. Another kitten is showing these signs. Can you please tell me what is happening and how to solve this? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month old | 13 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

These kittens may be suffering from fading kitten syndrome, or were born by a cat infected with FeLV. Since two kittens are already dead and the third kitten is showing signs, I suggest you take the remaining kittens to a veterinarian today, as this is an emergency. Sometimes supportive care can save them, however if they indeed suffer from one of these two diseases, there is a high mortality incidence. A veterinarian can examine and diagnose the problem and assess your kittens and hopefully treat them.

My kittens are dying, lethargic, and can't walk. What should I do?

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