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My kitten has warm paws, shivers, and heavy breathing. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Female | 4 months and 29 days old | 3.4 lbs

My cat is 5 months old..she never gets out of the house..she is taking her vaccinations still..when i got back from work todays she was plating and eating as normal but her paws felt warmer and she shivered maybe twice..a stomach shiver..and she kinda breathed heavily for a while..what do i uave to do..no vet is open near me now

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 30th, 2018

You don't need to take her to the vet at the moment, i'm not sure there is something wrong with her but if there is it's definitely not urgent. monitor her today and tomorrow and if you think she is still not a 100% take her to your vet when it is open for a checkup. from your description it's probably nothing to worry about.

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