Surgical correction of type ii atresia ani with rectovaginal fistula in a kitten

Atresia ani is a congenital defect of the anorectum and delayed surgical correction will lead to death. Atresia ani with rectovaginal fistula is a congenital condition that affects the anal opening rectum and vagina. The presenting physical abnormalities include depression, dehydration, anal atresia and a discharge of watery faeces from the vaginal opening. Surgical correction was performed in a 30 day old female kitten with atresia ani and post operatively kitten had an uneventful recovery.