Two-Faced Kitten Turning Heads

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Animal With Rare Birth Defect Born In West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A kitten born in West Virginia is creating a buzz because it has four eyes, two noses and two mouths -- and perhaps 18 lives.

The owners of the kitten named the animal Two Face after it was born with a rare genetic condition called Diprosopus, which causes doubling mutations of the face.

Two Face's veterinarian said animals with the condition rarely survive for very long, but the kitten's owners are hoping the animal beats the odds.

Images: Kitten Born With 2 Faces
Raw Video: Owners Hold Kitten

"There was a lady who called and said she had a two-headed cat, and I really didn’t believe her. I told her give him some milk, and two bottles, cause there are two heads," she said.

For now, Two Face is nursing with its brothers and sisters and appears to be doing OK.

The owners said they hope the condition means Two Face has a chance at 18 lives.

Images: Kitten Born With 2 Faces
Raw Video: Owners Hold Kitten

"There was a lady who called and said she had a two-headed cat, and I really didn’t believe her. I told her give him some milk, and two bottles, cause there are two heads," she said.

For now, Two Face is nursing with its brothers and sisters and appears to be doing OK.

The owners said they hope the condition means Two Face has a chance at 18 lives.

Two-Faced Kitten Turning Heads - Jacksonville News Story - WJXT Jacksonville
 
I think they are prone to aspiration pneumonia and really won't live too long.
 
I was curious and youtubed "two faced kitten" (also because I was unable to watch the video from the provided link). Anyway, it's not the first one (on a side note)...

Dunno why but I think it's cute and the kitteh's name is cute too! Maybe it's just the fact that it's a kitten and so tiny and all... :D

This one is not a related video (hope you don't mind if I post this RR) but couldn't resist posting it :P The meowing is just irresistible! I'd love Una also no matter what (and Two Face also!)

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=962EAaNlBLQ&feature=related]YouTube - Una - The One Eyed Kitten[/ame]
 
THIS IS CREEPY! I hope it stays healthy! I just watched the video, cause the picture with the article looks awfully fake, so it is a good thing there is a video with it. I wonder if it will open all eyes. Cute but creepy!
 
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Aww, two faced kitten is cute. :)
 
Now, would it be a kitten or kittens?
:hmm:

*plays "Kitten on the Keys" piano piece*
 
Even if the cat does survive, it will be a special needs cat and may not have the same life expectancy as a normal cat.
 
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