My kitten gurgles after nose rubbed in pee. Is he okay or injured?

Based on his age I would be very concerned. I don't know if it is related to the diffuser or not. That is not normal behavior though so he should see a vet. I am worried about respiratory disease especially with the wheezing you described.

This would make me concerned about potential aspiration, but it's possible that the gurgling is from upper respiratory congestion. If Ambi is having difficulty breathing, or if she still is not eating well I think you should see a vet tonight even though you have an appointment to be seen tomorrow - these can be serious signs in such a young kitten. If she has been eating well this weekend and gaining weight and seems to breathe normally it is probably okay to wait until your visit tomorrow.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It sounds as though he might be congested. An upper respiratory tract infection (URI) due to a viral or bacterial infection is the most common reason for congestion in kittens. Common signs of a URI are: congestion, raspy throat breathing, nasal or eye discharge, sneezing and coughing. Herpes virus is the most common cause and usually runs it's course but it can lead to a secondary bacterial infection. If the nasal discharge is yellow or green, he is lethargic and not eating well that indicates a need to be seen by your Vet. If he is eating and drinking then you can watch him since it has only been 2 days since you adopted him. If his symptoms persist for a week or more then he should be seen. Have a good day!

Hello and Greetings. Thanks for your question and using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If she is having upper respiratory signs associated with the inhalation of the water and the milk such as changes in breathing, difficulty swallowing, nasal discharge, weakness, loss of appetite or other changes, please take her into see her veterinarian soon as she may have developed pneumonia from aspirating the liquids. She may need a chest x-ray to confirm this and may need to be on antibiotics for a while. If she appears normal otherwise, just keep an eye on herald take her in if any of the above signs are witnessed.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear your kitten is having issues with another cat. I would be concerned if he is feeling off that he could have gotten an infection or an abscess from his wounds from the fight. He may need antibiotics or pain medications to feel better, and I would have him seen by his regular veterinarian . I would also recommend keeping your cat indoors to ensure he can't get into a fight with the other cat. Good luck!

Depending on what type of upper respiratory infection Gotham had as a kitten, he may have some damage to his nasal pathways that will cause him to snore or wheeze when he is sleeping. Usually this is not a problem, but if it is getting worse or you notice any other clinical signs, I would certainly contact your veterinarian to make sure it is not something that needs treatment. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bertie. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian today if his symptoms persist. Being so young, he can dehydrated easily if he does not eat and drink properly. He may be experiencing an upper respiratory tract infection. See if he has any eye or nose discharge as well as any sneezing. Gastrointestinal infections can cause him to not feel well and are usually accompanied by vomiting and diarrhea. Finally, if he sustained an injury he could have the symptoms you reported as well. His veterinarian will be able to differentiate between these causes. I hope this information helps!