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MUNCHKINS.COM Now also featuring Napoleon cats Updated August 17, 2010 |
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LORDOSIS Some breeders refer to this as a "tight chest". Lordosis is a condition that presents itself as a dip at the base of the neck directly in front of the shoulder blades. Severe cases oftentimes result in the death of the kitten, this usually occurs around 8-12 weeks, as the lungs and heart expand the rib cage compresses the organs resulting in pneumonia or sudden death. Many breeders are unaware of this condition and kittens that die are misdiagnosed as fading kitten syndrome. If you have kittens that look pot-bellied, make sure to check for this condition. As illustrated above, Lordosis creates this look. Once a kitten gets past the age of 12 weeks, the risk of death, from this condition, is minimized. Kittens with mild cases can live a relatively normal life, although shortness of breath may be noticed after exhilarating play times. Lordosis is not a breed specific condition, breeds other than Munchkins have experienced this condition. The disease is sporadic and can occur in kittens from parents who have never passed it on to kittens before. You should alter any kittens with even a mild case. Lordosis does not occur very often Lordosis is NOT limited to the Munchkin breed |
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Kittens that have survived Lordosis |
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Health Issues |
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Important: Habeas Corpus Please make sure that you take all new cats to the vet, immediately upon receipt , and have them checked over. Do not forget to have your new cat tested for Feline Leukemia, a deadly disease that most breeders don't vaccinate for. This cancer is not airborne, can not survive on surfaces it is spread cat to cat, from a fight or a bite or scratch, or rarely through food/water./litter boxes. If your cats have ANY access to the outside or outside cats, they are AT RISK please weigh the risks of injection site sarcoma and vaccinate. For more information on Feline Leukemia ALWAYS ISOLATE NEW CATS ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS |