Deformed kitten. What would you do?

1. Get a professional opinion.
2. Critters overcome and deal with amazing handicaps on their own.

3. Wait and see.

I would do the above as well. Get a vet's opinion. It it were not physically hurting the kitten though, I would keep it, for fear of someone else hurting it.

aw, I would take it to the vet to get their opinion

Awww, poor little baby. I agree, perhaps its time for a vet visit though if that's cost prohibitive, if the kitten isn't in pain and is functioning normally otherwise, Rose's suggestion of wait and see could work.

3. Wait and see.

Good advice.

What you really need to do is get Prissy fixed!

As long as it is not hurting and can still take care of itself (feeding, going to bathroom, etc.), I think it would be interesting to see how it develops. The cat was born this way and will adjust if it is possible.

I would do what Rose said and if the kitten wasn't in pain, then I would keep the sweet little kitty. I'm sure she'd/he'd adapt.

i heard and saw on tv that they had little wheel chairs for little furbabies like this one

I would check with the vet, too.

Maybe it is a miracle kitty that will do amazing stuff??
I agree that Prissy should be spade asap!

I agree with Rose above. Many animals & humans as well can live just fine with a deformaty. Also, if the kitten is not strong enough.....it may die on it's own. Nature has a way of doing that.

If Mamma kitty isn't rejecting her I'd say the kitten is okay. It may be just the way it was crowded in the womb and the kitten may out grow this. I'd give it some time. They do overcome such handicaps and adjust. Please keep me updated.

that would be the one I keep, I had a litter with (2) 3 legged kittens and (1) 5 legged kitten, though 1 of the 3 legged didn't survive, I kept the other two and they're legs didn't slow them down a bit...later a friend took one and I kept little "5-0" until he was stolen...

Thanks so much for all of the input and good advice. I'm so glad to hear everyone being positive about the little kitten. Yes, he's the one I'm going to keep. He doesn't seem to know he has a problem, so maybe for him it's not a problem.

Many years ago, I had a tiny kitten that suffered a broken back, and its hind legs were paralyzed. The vet said put it to sleep or see how it does. I decided to see how it did. She became the best (and wildest) kitten ever! It was nothing to see her climbing straight up the drapes!! Not where you want a cat, but it just proves how they can adapt and do whatever they want, given a chance!

AND, I agree with everyone who recommended getting Prissy spayed. That will take place as soon as she weans these kittens! People where I work want kittens, but I don't want her to become a kitten machine! There are WAY too many cats without homes at all.

I so appreciate all the comments. Animal lovers always support one another!!

I have a beautiful calico who is an indoor cat. She is four years old. Recently she got out and I didn't even realize it until the next morning when she ran in as I let the dogs out. She is now plump and I am afraid she may be pregnant. She is gorgeous so I am sure I will have no trouble finding homes for the babies. Fannie Mae will be getting sprayed as soon as it is possible.

I know this is going to sound cruel but we have had deformed babies from our pets in the past. The normal babies will be mean to the deformed one. It leads a terrible life. I would put it out of its misery. Sorry I dont mean to be cold but like I said, the others will be cruel to it.

Apryl, if she was out, she's probably gonna have you a litter of babies! I'm sitting here typing with one hand and holding the gray kitten in the other. One of the supposedly healthy kittens died in the night. Their momma left them out in the rain! I've moved them into a doghouse on the deck. I'm going to keep this kitten if it lives. It is the fattest of the litter!

Connie, if it seemed to be in pain, or unable to get around, I may consider it, but not when it is healthy! I don't allow my animals to be mean to one another.

Massage it's little legs as much as you can - very gently. It will learn to get around despite the deformity - cats are amazing. It will need extra attention. I would take it but right now I am over-whelmed and can't...however, it will bring much joy into your household and teach everyone many lessons about the survival instinct. Many blessings. Salud.

Please keep us updated on your little one and name it a big strong name that it can grow into! Salud.

It is absolutely precious - I love gray kitties - this one looks like steel or pewter - just precious. Salud.

See the vet and give the special baby special love

He's getting lots of love and petting. I had jokingly told my daughter that I was trying kitty physical therapy on his little leg! I'm glad to see you agree with that, Mariana!!

He is a cutie. I haven't decided on a name yet. He is solid gray, so if anyone wants to suggest ideas for names, I'll be glad to have them.

I am really glad he is doing well.

You know how I feel about your animal choices, but I say keep this one. Someone else probably wouldn't give it the love it will need.

aw! poor baby! hows it doing?

He's doing fine, so far! He has his eyes open, and his left hind leg is almost normal. The right one is apparently going to remain in a bent back postion. I got worried that he may not make it, so I didn't give him a name yet! But it looks as if he's gonna be ok!

awwwww! i'm so glad he's gonna be ok! i would definitely love him and care for him just as you would any other kitty. animals don't know they have disabilities, and they are sensitive to when you act towards them as if they do. i hope he has a long healthy and love-filled life! :)

A sad update to this story...just hours away from being three weeks old, the little kitten suddenly weakened and died within a short time. He was so sweet. I miss him.

I am so sorry that the little kitten died. I was hoping when I read the post that he was alive and well. It was an adorable picture of him though.

Courtney, thanks for your comment. I was very surprised that he died. I wonder now if there was some type on interior problem that wasn't obvious like his little legs, that led to his unexpected death.
I really was getting attached to the little guy. He loved to cuddle!

Awww.. I'm so sorry for such a sad ending of this story. :(