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I have a 5 week old kitten that was born with some health problems. I noticed when it was only a few weeks old that something was wrong with the kitten's ribs. It felt flat. I researched and found out about Flat-chested Kitten Syndrome. In addition to the rib cage deformity, the kitten was slow to progress and not walking properly. I took my kitten to the vet. The vet did not say it was Flat-chested Kitten Syndrome but she confirmed that the ribs are deformed. Around this time my kitten started walking and the vet said he looked healthy otherwise. She basically said nothing could be done and I just have to wait to see if he will grow up fine or if I will have to put him to sleep. She said I could put him in a sling but she said she doesn't think it will improve his chances for survival. Since that visit he has done well. He is active and playful. I tried to massage him and do little exercises with him. He seems to be nursing on his mom okay. He is gaining weight. Everything seemed fine until today. Last night he was running and playing. This morning he was unable to use his hind legs. I want to take him to the vet but it's Sunday and my regular vet is closed. I will take him tomorrow. I just want to know if anyone else has experienced this. I don't know if this is related to his rib cage deformity wether it's Flat-chested Kitten or something else. He is acting like he was before I took him to the vet before when he was 2 or 3 weeks old. I don't know if I should exercise his hind legs like I did before, but I'm afraid I may make it worse if something is broken or dislocated. Does anybody have any recommendations on how to treat Flat-chested Kitten Syndrome. I don't agree with my vet about just waiting and see what happens. I want to try to do something instead of just doing nothing. I tried to find another vet with more experience dealing with this condition but every vet I have contacted acts like I am crazy when I ask if they know anything about Flat-chested Kitten Syndrome. I even stopped saying Flat-chested Kitten Syndrome and just asked if they treat cats with rib cage deformities and still they act like they never heard of it. At least my vet seems familiar and although I don't agree with her on this I really like my current vet. But any suggestions will be appreciated. Thank you!