Syndactyly in a litter of cats.
In this case report, we describe the clinical and radiographic features of a litter of kittens affected with complex syndactyly. We also provide guidelines for the diagnosis, possible treatment and prevention of propagation of this condition. This is the first report of syndactyly in a litter of kittens and syndactyly affecting both the pectoral and pelvic limbs.
Towle
H A
HA
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA.
Blevins
W E
WE
Tuer
L R
LR
Breur
G J
GJ
D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002415:Cats; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005552:Forelimb / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000002:abnormalities*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013576:Syndactyly / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000662:veterinary*