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My newborn kitten's brain is exposed. Will she survive?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | | 1lb

What are her chances of survival? Her brain is exposed, born this morning.

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Answered By Menolly Cote, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on June 17th, 2017

While it is difficult to tell for sure from this picture, if the kitten's brain is in fact exposed, she has no chance of survival. I would recommend that you contact your veterinarian so that she can be examined and humanely euthanized if the birth defect is that severe.

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