Newborn kitten clicking when feeding, possible breathing problem?

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I have a farrell orphan kitten who I’m trying to feed. But he keeps opening his mouth very wide and his mouth makes a small clicking noise, like his lungs may have fluid in them. We are taking him to the vet but he needs food now! What should I do? He is less than 14 days and may not have had food for almost 24 hours

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

If you are completely unable to feed him and it has been 24 hours since he has eaten, I would seek emergency care ASAP. There may be a functional issue or deformity that is preventing him from being able to eat properly which may need surgical correction or IV fluids/feeding tubes to bypass so he can get the nutrition he needs. Please try to seek care immediately at your vet or a local ER clinic, especially if he cannot eat at all or seems in distress.

Newborn kitten clicking when feeding, possible breathing problem?

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