What to do when a kitten chokes on milk

Choking on milk is a relatively dangerous situation for a kitten that has just been born, and the owner should take emergency measures as soon as they notice it. First, turn the kitten upside down, and gently pat its back or push it upwards from below to help it expel the milk and alleviate the choking symptoms. If the kitten's cough is still severe, it may be due to milk blocking the trachea or flowing into the lungs, and immediate medical attention is required to have the doctor use professional tools to suction the milk out of the kitten's trachea.

When a kitten chokes on milk, it will show symptoms such as coughing and vomiting, which are more common in kittens being fed artificially. If the mother cat is nursing herself, this situation is still relatively rare. Choking on milk is a very dangerous situation for the kitten, as it can easily lead to hypoxia and aspiration pneumonia. If there is no improvement after attempting emergency treatment, the kitten should be taken to the hospital immediately.
When discovering that a kitten is choking on milk, the first thing the owner should do is turn the kitten upside down, gently pat its back to help it expel the milk in a timely manner, and prevent the milk from flowing into the lungs through the trachea. The owner can also let the kitten lie on their lap, and gently push upwards on the kitten's abdomen with their hand to alleviate the choking symptoms.
If the kitten's cough is extremely violent, it is likely that the milk has entered the lungs and caused aspiration pneumonia. In this case, the kitten is at a high risk of death. The owner should immediately take the kitten to the hospital, and have the milk suctioned out of the kitten's trachea. Follow-up treatment may include oxygen therapy and medication to relieve the discomfort of the kitten's bronchial smooth muscle.
Additionally, owners should also pay attention to the feeding position and method for their kittens. The opening of the milk bottle's nipple should not be too large, and the bottle should be kept at a 45-degree angle with the kitten during feeding. Avoid feeding too quickly or forcefully, allowing the kitten to suck slowly.