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Why did my healthy newborn kitten suddenly die unexpectedly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Manx | Female | unspayed | 8 lbs

Why would a healthy acting 10 day old kitten suddenly die

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 2nd, 2019

I'm so sorry Bear suddenly died. It could be there was a congenital problem or could have been injured. You can take her into the vet to have a necropsy (an autopsy for animals) done to get some answers. I hope this helps.

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