Meet Bramble...Fospice kitten.

[mrspunkysmom]

I actually don't know if bracing would be a viable option.
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I am saving up to have an MRI done just so we can get more information and I could maybe do a case study. This is an extremely rare condition in cats. I've only been able to find a single case study, and that was a kitten that also had pectus excavatum (rare, but far more common than scoliosis) and lordosis (also rare and far more common than scoliosis). For the electrical stim, I don't know that she'd hold still long enough for it to help unless she's sedated for it.

Basically, every option in humans has major pitfalls or impracticalities for a little hyper foster kitten. We're optomistic that she might make it to a year before the nerve damage to the colon prevents her from defecating. I love her, and I wish I had a magic wand that could fix her.

Check out Lil Bub for the exact nature of the stimulation used. I don't think it was electric like a TENS system with electrodes and all, which would require sitting still.

There is another cat that might have the pectus excavatum. Please see Happy Homes Animal Rescue and look for the Siamese kitten named Pookie.

I hope I clarified the stimulation somewhat.

[momcat]

I fell in love with adorable Bramble at the first picture. While I pray that a workable solution can be found for her spine, she couldn't be in better hands. Thank you and bless you many times over for giving her a normal, active life. Most of all, this little sweetie will know love because you cared enough to not give up on her. Would you give her some gentle lovies from me? And as you can, please let us know how Bramble is doing.

[cassiesmom]

Big, big prayers for beautiful Bramble!

And a candle http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/...g&cid=21771699