My cat is a year old and very small. Is her stunted growth normal?

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I've had a cat for a year now and she has barely grown. She's tall as my hand. She gets around great and doesn't seem to be hurting. She eats great as well. I was wondering what could cause this. We found her on my back porch one day when she was a smaller kitten. Could this hurt her later on or kill her? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 4 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! She could have a congenital issue like dwarfism or be a certain breed like a munchkin. There are genetic endocrine issues like hypothyroidism that can stunt growth but that is exceeding rare. It’s hard to say if it will affect her life span without knowing if her stunted growth is from a medical condition. Next time you take her to the Vet have them look in to it. I wish you the best!

My cat is a year old and very small. Is her stunted growth normal?

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