Noggin came into this world on February 20, 2022. He was barely the size of a small hamster.
Sadly, many kittens come into this world and soon lose their mom’s protection. Equally sadly, Noggin’s story is very different. In his case, mom was in a highly stressed state. She almost accidentally ending Noggins’ life, licking the top of his head exposing his brain!
After a call for help to Arlington, VA Licensed Veterinary Technician 9LVT), Ellen Carozza, Noggin receives the care and attention he deserves.
This sweet boy had an overzealous mom who licked the top of his head away. It is quite common in stressed queens to harm their babies, especially if an underlying problem is present. We will be taking care of this guy, and hopefully, we can help close the top of his head.
One of my concerns is keeping his brain safe since these babies still have a fontanelle, and he doesn’t have much covering that. Receiving around-the-clock care, Noggin at least had a chance, but he was far from out of the woods. He was fighting an infection and had possibly lost his left ear.
Noggin, as it turns out, was a real fighter., because a few days later the eyeball fairy arrived. Shortly after Carozza shared an update, Noggin was healing well. Best of all, he was purring and seeking attention. His left ear securely wrapped, he was swaddled in blankets.
Soon, Noggin began to gain weight, going from a small-size hamster to 180 grams (0.3 pounds). In a few days, he had a big fuzzy belly and then started to resemble a plump sweet potato, and a feisty one!
By mid-March, Noggin’s personality was beginning to bloom like a spring flower, becoming an incredibly sweet baby. His head was healing, and dead tissue was sloughed away.
Although the kitten’s injury is disturbing to see, Corozza was seeing much-needed progress with his noggin. On St. Patrick’s Day, Noggin posed as “the cutest shamrock ever!”
Today, Noggin continues to grow stronger, receiving his first vaccinations and playing with pretty Ambrose, the older white kitty.
As you can see, his ears and now “like satellite dishes,” one person commented.
Thanks to the expert care provided, Noggin will have a chance for a happy life, one where he’ll have all the love and attention he needs to thrive.
