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Vet Shocked By Tortie Kitten Who’s Puffed Up Like a Balloon!

By catmanchris|2026-03-12T15:43:33-04:00March 12th, 2026|Categories: Awwdorable, Mews|Tags: balloon kitten, California, Cole, deflated, Dr. Phil Caldwell, Fluffy, Happy Ending, Marmalade, Palm Springs Animal Shelter, puffed up, Rare, rare medical issues, Subcutaneous Emphysema, Tortie, Tortoiseshell, unique kitten, vet surprises, Zoe|

A stray Tortoiseshell kitten was brought into Palm Springs Animal Shelter with a very unique problem. And veterinarians were instantly confused because she didn't