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Why is my kitten breathing fast and struggling to pee after spay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 5 lbs

I had my 6 month old kitten spayed 2 days ago. She has had some rapid breathing today w/not much activity. And looks like she may have trouble urunating, is there anything I can do to help her at home?

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 4th, 2017

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. It sounds as if her pain is not well controlled. I would contact your vet about this and have additional pain medications prescribed. Rapid breathing and trouble urinating could be signs of pain especially after a spay procedure. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

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