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My kitten is sick, breathing hard, and I need help with vet costs.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Feral | Male | unneutered

My friend has a kitten and it’s sick. He doesn’t have money to bring it the vet. The kitten mouth is open like breathing issues. It only wants to sleep and it look thinner. Can you help me, please? The mother cat will take him from me, put him on the floor and walk away from her baby. I want to help the kitten the best I can!

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 9th, 2019

Open mouth breathing is a sign of respiratory distress in cats, and is a medical emergency. Kenway needs to see a vet now. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Have your friend check out these resources, and have him take the kitten into a vet now.

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