KITTEN!

Question
Hey Norman, my cat had kittens about 2 weeks ago. She was healthy during her pregnancy and well taken care of. Today I noticed the runt of the litter has no tail, and the rest of the kittens do. The mother has a tail, so I'm a bit concerned.

Answer
Larissa,

Taillessness is a natural mutation in the feral population.  It is often accompanied by longer hind legs and a shorter, thicker body structure.  It is a recessive, so both parents could carry it.  Cats with the taillessness (Manx) gene can exhibit full tail, a stumpy tail or no tail at all.

As long as the kitten is nursing, peeing and pooping normally, there should be nothing to worry about. Of course, Mama is pottying them, so you may not notice peeing or pooping until they are weaned and using a litter pan.

Best regards.... Norm