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Category Archives: genetic mutation

What causes a cat to have 4 ears?

PoC avatarPosted on July 27, 2021 by Michael BroadJuly 27, 2021

We don’t know much about the genetic mutation which causes a cat to have 4 ears, which the experts describe as a “cosmetic anomaly”. The description “4 ears” is actually incorrect because ‘ears’ includes the whole ear: the ear flap, … Continue reading →

Posted in genetic mutation | Tagged cat anatomy, cat ears, genetic mutation, genetic mutation cat | Leave a reply

Tailless domestic cats can have litter box issues

PoC avatarPosted on November 8, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 9, 2019

The San Antonio Express-News has a letter from a visitor which discusses a kitten living in Houston with her owner who had an extremely small stub of a tail. The kitten had trouble controlling her urinary flow. The kitten was … Continue reading →

Posted in genetic mutation | Tagged cat anatomy, cat health issues, cat's tail, genetic diseases, genetic disorders, manx cat | Leave a reply

Sweet Kanga Roo: a cat with radial hypoplasia and a full, happy life

PoC avatarPosted on July 16, 2015 by Michael BroadJuly 16, 2015

This is a super sweet cat suffering from a congenital condition called radial hypoplasia (also known as radial agenesis – see image by Sarah Hartwell at base of page). At one time there was an attempt to turn this unfortunate condition … Continue reading →

Posted in genetic mutation | Tagged cat health, congenital deformity, disabled cat, squitten | 6 Replies

Siamese Cat Kinked Tail

PoC avatarPosted on January 17, 2015 by Michael BroadJanuary 18, 2015

At page 47 of Charles Darwin’s book, “The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication,” vol.1, he writes that throughout the area of the Malayan Archipelago, Siam (Thailand), Pequan (not sure where that is – it’s an outdated name) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, genetic mutation | Tagged cat breeds, genetic mutation, manx cat, siamese cat, the kinked tails of siamese cats | 6 Replies

World’s Ugliest Cat?

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 27, 2014

“Ugs” – the world’s ugliest cat? No. There is no such cat. Do you think this is the world’s ugliest cat? That is what they say. I don’t. Does that make me the world’s strangest person? I don’t think there … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Anatomy, genetic mutation | Tagged ugly cats | 6 Replies
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