Expert: Charlotte Sherrell, DVM - 11/5/2009

Question
"hello....I have a litter of 6 kittens....they are about a month old.....all are
up walking and playing and behaving normally.....with the exception of one
.....she seems a bit slow....her balance seems off and she sleeps alot. I have
been supplement feeding her, not forcefully.....she takes it on her own.....just
not alot.....her respiratory and heart rate seem faster than the others......can
it be that she is just not as mentally developed as the others?....I love her so
much.....so that doesnt bother me at all.....I just do not want to loose
her......thank you for any help here...."


Answer
Kimberley -

You should have your kitten evaluated by a veterinarian.  Unfortunately, without the benefit of a physical exam, I cannot tell you what is  wrong with your cat. The sooner you get help for your cat, the better chance that the kitty might be able to develop normally.


Best Regards,

Charlotte Sherrell, DVM