My young kitten twitches, breathes fast, has a big belly. Is he sick?

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My kitten tends to twitch in his sleep. Not sure why. He's very young. (About 4-5-6 weeks) I'm not sure if he twitches because he's dreaming or it's something else. He also tends to suddenly jolt awake while he sleeps. Not too long ago, he was sleeping but his eyes weren't close. They were rolled onto the back of his head & he kept twitching. Although he's very energetic, I'm worried that he might be sick. His breathing is also very rapid while he sleeps. & his stomach has gotten bigger. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 2 days old | 10 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Nino is adorable! Nino's movement, breathing changes and eye movements while sleeping sound quite normal. Kittens' respiratory rates vary widely while sleeping, just as ours can. Eyes will commonly appear to "roll back" while animals are sleeping, but this is normal. The most common cause of abdominal distension in young kittens is due to intestinal parasites. By 6 weeks of age, Nino will be old enough to start his vaccine series and his vet will be able to dispense an appropriate dewormer based upon the results of his stool sample. Enjoy that cute little kitten!

My young kitten twitches, breathes fast, has a big belly. Is he sick?

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