I also read a book which said they should be put straight so sleep if they are deformed but the book is very old and the kitten does not seem to be in discomfort and i i don't want to put a good kitten down just becuse it is deformed what shall i do ?!
2007-08-27 03:54:24 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Take it to the vet immediately and he/she will advise you on what to do for the best.
2007-08-27 03:58:01 · answer #1 · answered by Jane M 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi there,
The best thing you can do is to take your kitten to the vet. Depending on what kind of deformity the kitten has, it may be treatable! It could be straightened or fixed in some other way.
Do not assume the worst. Many cats and kittens live happy lives with a complete missing leg, not just a paw, so there may be ways of treating it to help the kitten get along in future.
xx Emmie
2007-08-27 18:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Sparklepop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was 7, we had a stray pregnant female cat that decided to move in and have her litter in my grandmother's closet. Two of the kittens were born without hind feet.
This happens sometimes unfortunately when the mama cat didn't get good nutrition during her pregnancy or became pregnant too young.
The main thing is any exposed hairless stump where the unformed limb is. If they continue to walk on it, sometimes the area can become raw and bleed and end up getting infected. That's why it is a good idea to visit your vet to discuss this and any other "special needs" your kitten has.
Please do not have him or her put to sleep. This cat could have a long and happy life and will probably make an exceptional pet.
2007-08-27 11:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by The LG 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I'd take him/her to the vet and get it checked over. Deformaties like this are common and you shouldn't be too alarmed. Sometimes these type of deformitites can correct themselves as the kitten grows. If not it may not be serious enough to effect the cat if it is a vet can sometimes correct it with surgery (breaking it and pinning it into the correct position). But, as long as it can get around easier when its older i can't see any reason to have it put to sleep. even if it can't use the leg when its older and starts walking if it causes any problems it the vet can always amputate it to make the cats life easier. This is a very safe procedure and cats do very well afterwards and adapt very quickly (they can sometimes be a bit wobbly so a indoor home is usually safer so they dont try jumping too many fences etc.). In conclusion i'd take it to the vet but try not to panic because there is lots that they can do! if anything it'll give him/her a bit more character! perhaps you could keep him/her yourself so he/she will always have such an understanding and caring home?
Good Luck
2007-08-27 11:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by nicola t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paw deformities are not unusual - indeed I seem to have noticed a rash of news stories on cats/kittens with extra toes in the last few months - and nor need they cause problems in domestic cats. All seem to have a high 'Ahhhhhhh cute!' factor. Check with your vet to make sure that the kitten is fine, then find a good name - I'd suggest 'Hippolyte' after the stable boy with the club foot in Flaubert's french classic Madame Bovary.
2007-08-27 11:09:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let it live!!! It will learn how to walk and run and play like the best of them. I had a cat that had 3/4 of a leg with no paw, so basically a stump. He lived a long (18 years) life and was more active than the others. If you had a deformed hand, would you have wanted your mom to euthanize you? No. So just think of it as character trait and treat it just the same!
2007-08-27 11:06:55 · answer #6 · answered by SmittenKitten 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont do anything hasty - Cant you keep him?
I had a cat Shasta who had the most beautiful white kittens but one appeared to have frog legs - like they were put on the wrong way round - well, we decided to keep him, he was a runt anyway and wouldnt feed with the other kittens, we had to make sure he had his fair share and didnt feel we could trust anyone else with him and now he's 15 years old. Perfectly ok and his legs are normal. they adjusted themselves.
As for your kitten a deformed paw isnt going to ruin his life, he doesnt know anythings wrong.
2007-08-27 11:04:35 · answer #7 · answered by Summer Rain 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it is not in pain just leave it alone if you're really uncomfortable with a deformed kitten let it grow up long enough to get rid of it, someone will love it just the same
2007-08-27 11:03:39 · answer #8 · answered by Drmcorpschick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the paw is the only thing wrong with the kitten and the momma hasn't rejected him, don't sweat it. But if it worries you, by all means take the little guy to the vet.
2007-08-27 11:03:21 · answer #9 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Over and over again I read questions concerning health issues of pets. Surely if you care anything at all for animals you wouldnt waste time posing a question here, but be immediately down to the vets.
2007-08-31 10:46:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the kitten (or even a cat) isnt able to run well as if he/she were to run to save their life, or climb a tree..... then that kitty should be a house cat for the rest of his/her life.
If the kitty is able to run very well and climb a tree just like any other cat then he/she can be an indoor/outdoor kitty.
Love that kitty
~peace
2007-08-27 11:06:20 · answer #11 · answered by Onomatopoeia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋