My kitten born with carpal hyperextension!

**sarah1stmc** · 26th July 2011, 10:52 AM

Hi all

Thank you for your concerns and comments. I thought I would give you an update to my little girls oddity.

To start with, she is happy, healthy and growing well. She came through the dehydration episode unscathed and has been fine ever since.

Due to her funny feet, we decided to have her spay in May. (7 months) Whilst she was under, they x-rayed her feet and then 3 weeks later, we saw an orthopedic surgeon. It turns out, Panda has no ligaments running from her foot to her toes. Without putting her under and investigating further, they can not say whether the ligaments are missing entirely or just so long, that they are useless. It will not improve but it will not get worse. They have advised against repair surgery, as this could make things much worse, both now and as she gets older.

So to close, we are leaving well alone. She is getting around fine, catching fly's in the sunshine, rucking with her new family and for all intents and purposes, all is well in her world.

I do have one final question though....... I have read plenty of evidence that states that MC's are placid, easy going, laid back characters... our 'Madame' however, can be utterly spiteful. Perhaps this is a question for another thread?

Again, to all, thank you for the concern and comments - all would appear to be well in the world on Panda. x

**Carol ann** · 26th July 2011, 01:47 PM

Hi Sarah, glad you are happy with the outcome and your girl is OK. What did her breeder say. I wonder if any of the other siblings had any problems.??