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My kitten was attacked and can't move or lie down. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male

My male kitten (5 months old) was attacked by a big stray cat this morning, there is no bleeding injuries but He is unable to move normally, and he is unable to lie down, we think that He has got some muscle pain or internal injury. We rescued him within 30 seconds but he was injured within that time, He is not eating or drinking anything, He wants to sleep but unable to lie down, so he is Standing and closing his eyes like that, please help we don't have good vet clinics near us. Thanks.

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Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2018

I'm so sorry that's happened to Nawab! If you have absolutely no option to take him to a vet, all you can do at home is try to keep him in a warm, safe area and offer him food and water (hand feeding, but not force feeding) hourly. Unfortunately without medical supplies and diagnostic information (X-rays, bloodwork), there just isn't much that you can do. If he has survived until now, and his breathing is not worse, continue nursing him along; he may pull through. I am so sorry there isn't more that you can do at home.

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    Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

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    I am not quite sure what is going on with Nawab. He needs to be evaluated by a vet, because I am concerned that it is quite severe. Inability to lay down can be caused by a fracture or lung trauma making it harder to breathe. Your description makes me think that he is incredibly painful. Unfortunately all OTC human pain medications are toxic to cats. A vet will do a thorough exam and probably recommend x-rays to diagnose the source of the pain.

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