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The most common birth defect in kittens is a cleft palate. Cleft palates can be caused by environmental factors. There are things you can do to reduce your chances of producing a kitten with this problem.
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Cleft palate is a birth defect that occurs in all breeds of cats. Sometimes it is a minor problem and sometimes it is severe. Photos of newborn kittens show you exactly what to look for in the newborn kitten.
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Do you understand the difference between an inheritable mutation and a developmental accident? Learn the answer to this question and much more.
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If a kitten displays unusual panting after a play session, it may be a symptom of exercise intolerance. Learn more about this early warning sign of a possible health problem.
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This is the Part One article about Flat Chested Kitten Syndrome. We discuss the condition, along with its causes and prognosis.
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The significance of a heart murmur varies greatly. A young kitten with a heart murmur may outgrow it. When an older cat develops a heart murmur, it can be a much more serious condition.
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If an eye (ophthalmia) does not grow to its full size and is smaller (micro) than it should be, the condition is known as Microthalmia. Learn what causes this condition and what the future may hold for a cat with the problem.
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Follow the story of a Pixie-Bob kitten born with one eye smaller and less developed than the other.
Follow the intriguing medical case history of a Himalayan kitten born with two genetic abnormalities that produced a unique appearance; one that created an unusual eye and one of confused sexual identification.
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A kitten is born with its umbilical cord wrapped around its foot, cutting off the circulation.
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