squitten
Sign in to savethumb|A squitten with the genetic deformity radial hypoplasia, showing twisted forelimbs "Squitten" is a term used for a domestic cat with a genetic deformity which causes only partial formation or the complete absence of the radius bone, making the cat resemble a squirrel. The word is a portmanteau of squirrel and kitten. Also rarely used is the term "kangaroo cat", which derives from a 1953 specimen known as the Stalingrad Kangaroo Cat. Veterinarians recommend that cats with these congenital disorders be kept indoors and monitored by specialists, since long-term management of the condition i
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thumb|A squitten with the genetic deformity radial hypoplasia, showing twisted forelimbs "Squitten" is a term used for a domestic cat with a genetic deformity which causes only partial formation or the complete absence of the radius bone, making the cat resemble a squirrel. The word is a portmanteau of squirrel and kitten. Also rarely used is the term "kangaroo cat", which derives from a 1953 specimen known as the Stalingrad Kangaroo Cat. Veterinarians recommend that cats with these congenital disorders be kept indoors and monitored by specialists, since long-term management of the condition is essential for their quality of life.
==Characteristics== upright|thumb|A squitten with foreleg micromelia sitting in an upright posture, showing short forelimbs|left