The Runt of the litter

Catsarethebest · #1 05-16-2007

I was told before to never adopt the Runt of the litter. Also, I read that in one of my cat books. They said they will have some health problems. Is that true or not. I am not really sure. There is always one kitten that is smaller then the others in the litter. I adopted a tortie kitten from the Humane Society. She didn't looked like a regular kitten. She had giant ears, very tiny paws and a skinny tail. Too me, Sabrina looked like a rat. Her brother was all black and he was twice the size of her. The tortie I see in the shelter are bigger then my Sabrina. I guess Sabrina was the runt of the litter. She had lots of problems with her stool. It was very runny just like diarrhea. Her stool sometimes had blood in it but it all clear up for now.

I was just wondering will she have lots of health problem as she gets older. Should I be concern since she was a runt of the litter. Please reply and let me know. Thanks for your time!

aggy · #2 05-16-2007

I know people who have had the runt of the litter.They have grown up healthy. I dont think the fact that she was the runt had anything to do with blood in her urine.There is no reason why she should have any more problems than any other cat in my opinion.---AGGY

hammy · #3 05-20-2007

Hi, catsarethebest.
Aggy is right, runts are just under developed anmials that have been deprived of nursing by their older littermates. With your love and care she should eventually be able to match her littermates. The blood in the stools was more than likley caused by the diarreha.

vze2w982 · #4 06-09-2007

Hello, Being a Registered Nurse I whole heartedly agree with all the advice given vet care needed asap.. This is an able normal state for an animal. As far as having the runt of the litter to me they are the best pets. It seems they are so appreciative for all the care and love. I had a runt of the litter her name was Muffy she lived to be 19 yrs and 4 months old. A joy in my life. Hope you truly consider taking your precious babe to the vet. You too may spare its life and have a long personal relationship with your kitty.