After the mother cat picked up the kitten and accidentally dropped it, the kitten went limp, breathes with its mouth open, and twitches from time to time

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Hello, based on your description, after the fall the kitten shows limpness, mouth-breathing, and occasional twitching; this is mainly considered to come from chest injury, lung bleeding, or nerve damage, and the kitten may also have a fracture. It is recommended to take the kitten to a veterinary clinic promptly for a full physical exam.

The exam should include an X-ray, abdominal ultrasound, and blood chemistry, to determine the kitten’s injuries and apply the right treatment.

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