11/07/2025
Meet Scooter, our 3-month old kitten diagnosed today with Lordosis.
• Causes: The condition is usually a congenital spinal malformation, often due to genetic factors or abnormal fetal development. It has been reported as more common in certain breeds like Manx and Bengal cats.
• Symptoms: Clinical signs vary depending on the severity and location of the spinal curve. Mild cases may have no symptoms, but severe cases can lead to serious health problems, including:
◦ Pain
◦ Weakness or partial paralysis in the hind legs (paresis)
◦ Difficulty breathing (dyspnea) due to compression of the chest cavity
◦ Difficulty eating (dysphagia)
◦ Failure to grow or gain weight
◦ Neurological deficits
• Diagnosis and Treatment: A veterinarian diagnoses the condition using a physical exam and imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs. Treatment for the medical condition depends on the severity. Mild cases may require supportive care, but severe cases may necessitate complex and potentially risky surgical intervention. In very severe, untreatable cases, euthanasia may be considered to end suffering.
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