My kitten is five days old.

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Hello, based on your description, the kitten has likely inhaled amniotic fluid or developed pulmonary edema. In this situation, the kitten’s chance of survival is fairly low. To improve it, take the kitten to a vet as soon as possible for ICU care. Because it already shows breathing difficulty, it needs assisted-respiration equipment to help it breathe, then treatment based on exam results, and placement in an incubator with 24-hour monitoring.

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