Why is my young kitten not eating, drinking, and has discharge?

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I don't know what is wrong with my kitten. All within the day, she is not eating, but she was this morning, she is not drinking water, and she has secretion from her mouth and nose that smells like of sweet but also gross at the same time. I have seen this happen before, I do not have the money for a veterinarian, and I don't want my kitten to die. Can someone help, please? I am monitoring her, but I am worried that she will die like other kittens I have witnessed this happen to before. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 29 days old | 3 lbs

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through with Biscuit. At her very young age with nasal secretions, there are a few things I am worried about. If her mother was unvaccinated, I worry about her giving the kittens infectious diseases that can present with respiratory problems, ie nasal secretions. Sometimes, the babies swallow the milk down their airways which can lead to aspiration pneumonia, or a serious lung infection. The most common and frustrating cause of kittens becoming weak in general is "fading kitten syndrome". Unfortunately, animals have litters because in each litter, some of the young will not make it. This is usually attributed to a genetic predisposition, such as a heart or kidney defect. These kittens generally pass before they reach 8 weeks of age. I would recommend that she see a vet, but if not possible, I would continue to make sure she is being kept in a warm, soft area to keep comfortable. You can wipe her nasal secretions with a warm water washcloth to keep her clean. Please encourage her to eat and drink as much as possible. I hope this is helpful.

Why is my young kitten not eating, drinking, and has discharge?

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