Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Higher rate of chest deformities in related Bengal kittens
By Charlesworth, Timothy M & Sturgess, Christopher P·Published in Journal of feline medicine and surgery·2012·Eastcott Veterinary Hospital, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Increased incidence of thoracic wall deformities in related Bengal kittens.
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Plain-English summary
A group of Bengal kittens was found to have a higher rate of chest wall deformities during routine vaccinations, with 12 out of 244 kittens affected. The specific issues included pectus excavatum (a sunken chest), concavity on one side of the chest, and scoliosis (curvature of the spine). The family trees of these kittens showed a strong connection, suggesting that these deformities may be inherited. If you have a Bengal kitten, it's a good idea to discuss any concerns about these potential issues with your veterinarian.
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Abstract
Clinical records made during routine vaccinations were compared between populations of domestic shorthair cats and Bengal kittens. An increased incidence (12/244) of thoracic wall deformity was detected amongst the Bengal kittens. Deformities detected were: pectus excavatum (five), unilateral thoracic wall concavity (six) and scoliosis (one). Five-generation pedigrees were analysed for the affected kittens that showed a high degree of common ancestry indicating the likelihood of a familial cause.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22311892/