My kitten was stepped on. Could she have a broken rib or other injuries?

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Symptoms of a broken rib? My kitten is nearly 8 weeks old, last night she was accidentally stood on. What other possible injuries may she have? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 16 days old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Blue! Symptoms of a broken rib would include fast or labored breathing, and crying or acting painful when her chest is touched. In some cases, you may even be able to feel a fracture by running your fingers over her rib cage. If she was stepped on, she could also have other internal injuries such as damage to her liver, kidneys, or spleen, bruising of the lungs, or internal bleeding. If she is acting painful or lethargic, I would definitely recommend having her examined by a vet as soon as possible - she may need x-rays to help determine the problem and find out what can be done to help her.

My kitten was stepped on. Could she have a broken rib or other injuries?

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