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Janus kitten born with two mouths leaves Llangedwyn cat rescue 'speechless'
BBC • • health
Key Points:
- A cat rescue in Llangedwyn, Powys, was stunned when a kitten named Gemini was born with diprosopus, a rare congenital disorder causing two noses and two mouths, also known as a Janus cat.
- Janus cats are extremely rare and often stillborn or survive only briefly, but Gemini is being closely monitored and cared for around the clock despite being rejected by her mother.
- The mother cat gave birth to eight kittens after arriving as a stray, with Gemini being the firstborn and requiring bottle feeding every hour due to maternal rejection.
- Rescue founder Shelley Jones expressed amazement at the rare condition and emphasized the rescue's commitment to providing love and care for Gemini, highlighting the importance of public donations to support their work.
