Mythbusters Kittens Update - 5-22
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jeweledvixenI wanted to do an update because there are a couple of developments with the kittens. First, Adam, the buff colored kitten now has black fur on his back legs and tail, as well as around the edges of his ears. How adorable is that?
Second, Grant hasn't been gaining weight like the others have. He's been active and eats, but he hasn't gained as fast. He's also been breathing faster than the others. Last night, Foster Dad John started giving him formula to help him gain weight. He's been in contact with Purrfect Pals, the organization that he works with and they knew what was going on. At first, they said it was normal and not to worry. However, today, they decided to have John take the kittens in to see the vet.
Grant has pigeon chest, or pectus excavatum, which means that his chest is not rounded out like a normal cat's is, but is flat on the bottom. That is what has been causing his breathing problems and also his lack of weight gain, since his tummy has less room to expand and less room to hold milk. He eats less, so he weighs less. He should grow out of it. (I had pectus excavatum when I was a kid and I grew out of it.) But in the mean time, John is going to continue giving him extra formula two or three times a day.
Grant all bundled up to get his formula.
Kari giving Grant a bath after John got done feeding him. She almost washed the stripes off him.
Second, Grant hasn't been gaining weight like the others have. He's been active and eats, but he hasn't gained as fast. He's also been breathing faster than the others. Last night, Foster Dad John started giving him formula to help him gain weight. He's been in contact with Purrfect Pals, the organization that he works with and they knew what was going on. At first, they said it was normal and not to worry. However, today, they decided to have John take the kittens in to see the vet.
Grant has pigeon chest, or pectus excavatum, which means that his chest is not rounded out like a normal cat's is, but is flat on the bottom. That is what has been causing his breathing problems and also his lack of weight gain, since his tummy has less room to expand and less room to hold milk. He eats less, so he weighs less. He should grow out of it. (I had pectus excavatum when I was a kid and I grew out of it.) But in the mean time, John is going to continue giving him extra formula two or three times a day.
Grant all bundled up to get his formula.
Kari giving Grant a bath after John got done feeding him. She almost washed the stripes off him.
