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My 6-week-old kitten can't move, has pale gums, and sleeps constantly

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs

I have a 6 week old kitten that is usually very active who has suddenly become completely unable to move. She can only slightly raise her head and move her front paws. Her gums are pale pink. She has no balance and is wanting to sleep constantly. What's wrong with my kitten?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on October 30th, 2017

There is no way we can diagnose online exactly what has caused such a medical crisis with such universal signs. Please get river to your nearest emergency clinic for stabilization and full investigation of underlying illness or injury

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