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What’s the best thing I can do to my kitten with manx syndrome?

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

I am a foster mom for 4 beautiful kittens now 2 weeks old.  I have had them for one week (mom is here also). One of  the little manx kittens had a “sore” above her tail which was seen by a vet.  I was instructed to put neosporin on it.  I then noticed the kitten was not straightening her back legs when she walked.  I took it to another vet and here is the bad news.  She has spina bifida – the worse case of Manx syndrome and will not be able to walk or control her bowels or bladder.  We have a no-kill shelter so they will do everything possible but I know there isn’t much that can be done.  She will be unadoptable.  Even in a no-kill shelter they will euthanize for medical reasons. So I have agreed to keep her with her litter-mates until they are 8 weeks and will go back to the shelter for neutering and adoption.

My question is…. what is the best things I can do with little kitten with what is probably the last month of her life.  Should I play with her or let her just enjoy her siblings?

Thank you.

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I just found a manx cat and I’m worried he has Manx Syndrome

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Hello
I just took in what I believe is a manx cat. He has been neutered and I assume was someone’s pet, but we cannot locate his owner. I took him to the vet and she says he is healthy but I am afraid he may have manx syndrome. He is between 1 to 2 yrs old and has no problems walking, he’s s little bowlegged, but he does have issues with his bowels. He seems happy and is playful but I am still concerned with his condition. I read that they don’t live long if they have manx syndrome.

He is so sweet and loving and I just wondered if anyone can give me some insight on what to expect. Thanks for any help with my little Bob (short for Bobtail 🙂 )

Jessica

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Special needs kitten – manx syndrome

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Hello, I am in desperate need of any help/advice you may be able to provide.

I have a 9 week old kitten who was diagnosed by a local vet with ‘manx syndrome’. He was born w/o a tale and as a result, he has no control over his bowel movements. He walks on the sides of his back legs also. The vets only suggestion was to put him to sleep- but I refused to take that option.

He is very playful, and seems to enjoy his life- he also has a great appetite. I notice that his belly is swollen though, and he does bleed from the rear at times.

I am currently using baby socks for diapers and when I change him I apply betadine solution to keep him clean and a little antibiotic ointment as well.

I want to help this little guy have the best quality of life as possible- any help you can provide is appreciated.

Major concerns: Loose stools, bleeding, swollen tummy.

Thanks, God Bless

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