Fading Kitten: A Medical Case History
A breeder shares her experience with Fading Kitten Syndrome.
Occasionally, a healthy-seeming kitten will not grow as expected, falling behind in size compared to the other kittens of its litter. This type of kitten is often labeled as "failure-to-thrive". Learn how to help this kitten improve and catch up to its siblings.
This is the Part One article about Flat Chested Kitten Syndrome. We discuss the condition, along with its causes and prognosis.
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.
Why is there sometimes a smaller kitten in a litter? Can it be prevented? Will the kitten always be smaller?
The key to detecting signs of distress in a newborn kitten is OBSERVATION. This article discusses what to look for in your newborns, and what to do if you see a problem.