Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Increased incidence of thoracic wall deformities in related Bengal kittens.
- Journal:
- Journal of feline medicine and surgery
- Year:
- 2012
- Authors:
- Charlesworth, Timothy M & Sturgess, Christopher P
- Affiliation:
- Eastcott Veterinary Hospital · United Kingdom
- Species:
- cat
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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