Is my kitten's popping noise when sleeping or eating normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 6 days old | 7 lbs
Hello, my 9 week old kitten sometimes makes popping noises like when human nose unblocks it's usually when he's falling asleep in a sitting position, or lickes his mouth after eating it's not often apart from that he is very active and playful not other symptoms I have been at the vets a week ago for vaccination they said the kitten is healthy so just wondering if that's something I should be worried about ? Thanks
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Published on January 16th, 2017
Given that this sound only occasionally occurs when Marley falls asleep in a sitting position or licking his mouth after eating, and the fact the vet said he was healthy, I wouldn't be too concerned about this behavior. If the sound increases, or he starts doing it regularly, then I would have him checked out by a vet :-)
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Published on November 1st, 2016
If Tweety is currently open mouth breathing, then that is not normal, and he needs to see a vet immediately. It is a sign of respiratory distress. If this sound is only made while he is sleeping, he could be snoring or dreaming, as if he was having trouble breathing, I would expect to see it while he was awake as well. To be safe, it's always a good idea to have him examined by a vet.
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