Why is my kitten not growing
Why is My CAT Not GROWING? 🐱 (7 Reasons)
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the first months of a cat's life are
characterized by rapid growth
in some cases we may observe our kitten
isn't growing or putting on as much
weight as they should
at animal-wise we present seven possible
reasons why a cat doesn't grow
and we explain what you can do about it
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they are a small cat breed certain cat
breeds are characterized by their small
stature
such as the case of the munchkin korat
or singapore
if you've adopted a cat which doesn't
seem to be growing but you don't know
their breed
ask a veterinarian if they are one of
these cats or a possible cross
they have not been dewormed when we
adopt a kitten it's important we take
them to the vet for examination
vaccinations and deworming
there are occasions when we may not be
able to do this if a feline is not being
dewormed internally
parasite infestation can stunt their
development and provide health problems
such as anemia
vomiting diarrhea and per coat condition
if you do not know whether the cat has
been taken to the vet bring them to a
clinic asap
for assessment discover in the video we
share here
when you should take a cat to the vet
per diet
if a kitten is not well nourished their
growth will be hampered
this is why it's essential we provide
them with an adequate diet of food
appropriate for their age
ensuring all their nutritional needs are
covered if we choose to provide homemade
food
we need to consult a veterinarian to
ensure we meet their nutritional
requirements
congenital hypothyroidism a cat which
does not grow may be suffering from
disease
thyroid problems can prevent the
synthesis of hormones necessary for
development
cats which suffer from it may have short
legs and necks a wide face
and alterations to their nervous system
they may also have delays in tooth
development
lose appetite have a dull coat a lower
temperature
and be apathetic among other symptoms
mucou polysaccharidosis here we refer to
a range of diseases caused by an enzyme
deficiency
affected kittens have small bodies heads
and ears but a wide face with eyes far
apart and a short tail
they are affected by a clumsy gate
retinal atrophy paralysis
heart and neurological problems and
others
pituitary dwarfism this is produced by a
deficit in growth hormone
it causes constipation delayed teething
vomiting or dehydration
in addition to a small but proportionate
size
porto systemic shunt this is a
circulatory problem that prevents toxins
in the body from being purified
these pass directly into the bloodstream
causing various symptoms such as stunted
growth and mental problems
what do i do if my cat doesn't grow if
you observe your cat is not developing
properly and has not been dewormed you
need to carry this out and ensure they
have the proper diet for this vital
stage
if this has been the problem you will
notice normal development returns
shortly
if they are already eating well and have
been dewormed but they still have
delayed development
it's essential you take them to a
veterinary clinic they will carry out
appropriate diagnostic tests and advise
in a course of action
if they have a disease can they be cured
unfortunately not all the diseases
mentioned here can be cured
in the case of hypothyroidism growth can
be encouraged and symptoms reduced by
the use of hormonal therapy prescribed
by the veterinarian
a shunt may be operated on but not in
all cases
in regards to mucou polysaccharidosis
its symptoms can be managed but heart
evolves cannot be determined
finally and unfortunately kittens with
pituitary dwarfism often
die or have severely reduced life
expectancies
if you think that your cat may be
suffering from any of these diseases
it's essential you go to the
veterinarian to treat their particular
case
to help you don't miss the video that we
share here on how to provide the right
care for your kitten
has your kitten been affected by
developmental issues help the community
by sharing in the comments and we'll see
you next time
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