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My 5-day-old kitten seems unwell. What are the key warning signs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | unspayed | 8 lbs

Looking for warning signs of 5 day old kittens being unwell. I have a whole description of the situation for this after you respond

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 12th, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question regarding the kittens. Kittens should be weighed daily on a gram scale. If they are failing to gain weight each day this is a big problem. Other causes for concern no longer nursing, being listless or staying away from the other kittens. I hope this information helps!

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