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Do you know the meaning of "congenital"? Which are the most common birth defects in cats? Do you know what causes congenital defects in kittens? Learn the answers to these questions and more.
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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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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.
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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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In Part Two about Flat Chested Kitten Syndrome, we discuss the treatment options for FCK in detail, including examples of splinting.
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Often referred to as funnel chest or inverted sternum, Pectus Excavatum is an unusual chest wall deformity sometimes found in a kitten. It occurs when the breast bone (sternum) is deformed, pointing into the chest cavity. But it can be corrected.
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Swimmer Syndrome is characterized by a kitten's failure to stand or crawl normally. remaining in a lying position on its tummy, and paddling its feet sideways in a swimming motion. The condition can be corrected if treated early.
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Follow the progress of two kittens that suffered from Swimmer Syndrome, a condition characterized by a young kitten's failure to stand or crawl normally due to an inability to support its body weight on its legs.
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