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Kitten born with two noses and two mouths leaves cat rescue 'speechless'
AOL.com • • health
Key Points:
- A cat rescue in Llangedwyn, Powys, discovered a kitten born with a rare congenital disorder called diprosopus, resulting in two noses and two mouths, a condition also known as craniofacial duplication or Janus cats.
- The kitten, named Gemini, is considered a "little miracle" as most Janus kittens are stillborn or survive only briefly; Gemini is being closely monitored and requires bottle feeding every hour after being rejected by its mother.
- The mother cat gave birth to eight kittens after arriving at the rescue as a stray three weeks prior, and the rescue founder, Shelley Jones, expressed shock and awe at encountering such a rare condition for the first time.
- Jones emphasized the rescue's commitment to caring for Gemini with love and vigilance, acknowledging the importance of public donations to support their work and provide every cat with a chance.
