page_title: Squitten
hierarchical_section_title: Squitten
caption_attribution_description: English: Author: Sarah Hartwell, Messybeast.com. Image of Radial Hypoplasia female cat ("squitten" or "twisty cat") photographed in Chelmsford, Essex, UK.Messybeast 17:46, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
context_page_description: A squitten is a cat with a genetic deformity which causes a partial formation or complete absence of the radius bone making it resemble a squirrel. These cats should be kept indoors and seen to by specialist veterinarians, as long term management of the condition is essential for quality of life in these cats. It is an example of a cat body type genetic mutation. The word is a portmanteau of squirrel and kitten.
  The term kangaroo cat is also, rarely, used; this derives from a 1953 specimen known as the Stalingrad Kangaroo Cat.
context_section_description: A squitten is a cat with a genetic deformity which causes a partial formation or complete absence of the radius bone making it resemble a squirrel. These cats should be kept indoors and seen to by specialist veterinarians, as long term management of the condition is essential for quality of life in these cats.  It is an example of a cat body type genetic mutation. The word is a portmanteau of squirrel and kitten.
  The term kangaroo cat is also, rarely, used; this derives from a 1953 specimen known as the Stalingrad Kangaroo Cat.
caption: A cat with the genetic deformity radial hypoplaisia or radial aplaysia while resting, showing twisted forelimbs
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