New Kitten Deformity

[Newkittenmama19]

Hello! Im looking for answers on what my new kitten was possibly born with.
I appreciate your time and effort.
Balinese

 

[FeebysOwner]

Hi! I am sorry no one has responded to your post yet, but hope if I 'bump it up' to the top of the list by responding that will help other members to see it sooner and offer their opinions.

I am no expert but the only thing that I thought could be different is this kitten's ear placement - is that what you are referring to? Or, it's hard to tell, but perhaps a slight cleft lip/palate? I apologize, but you can see I have no experience with either.

I can't find a recent post on this site that had to do with something similar with the ears, but it might have been related to a feline form of down's syndrome. Just in case this would help you, here is an article on it. I will try to find that post...
I am also including an article on cleft lips/palates, on the slim chance it is related.

Can Cats Have Down Syndrome? The Lowdown on Feline DS

Cleft Lip and Palate in Kittens

 

[fionasmom]

I am getting ears and possibly something with the eyes being more wide set, but I am not sure because one eye might just be obscured by fur. Do you have access to a vet who could give you some more definite advice.

 

[Newkittenmama19]

Eyes are wide set and his face is a bit smushed for lack of a better word.
Im definitely contacting my vet asap.

 

[Sarthur2]

Give him time. He may be perfectly normal. Is he nursing well?

N Newkittenmama19

 

[Newkittenmama19]

Yes thriving just like the other kittens but hasnt opened his eyes as of yet. Some of the others have already.

 

[Sarthur2]

Some kittens take longer to open their eyes. Up to 2 weeks. How old are they?

Also, you can wipe the eyes gently with a warm, damp cloth to make sure they are not stuck closed, but do not force them open.

Even if the kitten is “different” it may be healthy and live happily. The fact he’s eating well and growing is very good.

Let us know what the vet says. Be sure to keep the baby warm with a heated rice sock if you take it to the vet alone.

 

[Newkittenmama19]

One week old

 

[Sarthur2]

I added to my post above. Check it out. One week is early for eyes to open.

 

[Newkittenmama19]

I will love him absolutely regardless. His quirks just make him that much more interesting. Ill update soon.

 

[StefanZ]

Re nothing, he is a point. (ie "siamese look-alike"). You will see it even more clearly in several days more, the nose, face, tail will darken up.

 

[Newkittenmama19]

Re nothing, he is a point. (ie "siamese look-alike"). You will see it even more clearly in several days more, the nose, face, tail will darken up.

So your see nothing different with his eyes and nose? I appreciate the help