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What does ‘agouti’ mean in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on November 22, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 22, 2021

We see the word ‘agouti’ used a lot in the world of cats, particularly the world of cat breeders. This is because it is a word that indirectly refers to a very common type of coat; those with the tabby … Continue reading →

Posted in genetics | Tagged agouti, blotched tabby, cat anatomy, cat genetics, genes, mackerel tabby cat, spotted tabby, tabby | Leave a reply

4-eared cats have 2 functioning ears

PoC avatarPosted on November 14, 2021 by Michael BroadNovember 20, 2021

It’s a point worth making. Domestic cats with 4 ears have 2 functioning ears. The extra pair, which are smaller than the original functioning ears, are, in fact, a pair of ear flaps (pinnae). They are appendages and no more. … Continue reading →

Posted in genetics | Tagged cat anatomy, cat ears, celebrity cat, congenital deformity, genetic mutation, recessive genetic mutation | Leave a reply

A non-hunting hypoallergenic domestic cat

PoC avatarPosted on March 25, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 25, 2021

The domestic cat is a brilliant companion animal for millions. However, the relationship is imperfect. There are two aspects of domestic cats which return in discussion forums like bad pennies over and over again: allergies to cats and bringing in … Continue reading →

Posted in genetics | Tagged cat behavior, cat genetics, cat hunting, genetic engineering, genetics, human to cat relationship, hypoallergenic cats | 1 Reply

This cat was both spayed and neutered

PoC avatarPosted on March 18, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 18, 2021

Can cats be hermaphrodite? Yes, there is one for adoption at Caldwell! At March 16th 2021 a hermaphrodite cat whose name is Jessie is up for adoption from the West Valley Humane Society in Caldwell. So domestic cats can be … Continue reading →

Posted in genetics | Tagged cat anatomy, cat genetics, gender, hermaphrodite cats, rare cat, spaying and neutering | Leave a reply

How Has the Domestic Cat Evolved?

PoC avatarPosted on February 3, 2019 by Michael BroadFebruary 3, 2019

How has the domestic cat evolved over the approximate 10,000 years of its domestication from the Near Eastern wildcat? We have the beginnings of an answer at least. In 2014 scientists collected DNA samples from cheek swabs of 22 domestic … Continue reading →

Posted in genetics | Tagged cat evolution, cat genetics, cat history, evolution, genetics | 1 Reply

Do wild cats shed as much as house cats?

PoC avatarPosted on January 29, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 29, 2019

Do wild cats shed as much as house cats? I have the best books on the wild cats and there is nothing in them on the speed at which the wild cat species shed fur, which is unsurprising because it … Continue reading →

Posted in genetics | Tagged cat anatomy, cat domestication, cat genetics, cat history, cat shedding, genetics | Leave a reply

How many genes do cats have?

PoC avatarPosted on October 11, 2018 by Michael BroadOctober 11, 2018

How many genes do cats have? Domestic cats have 20,285 genes and 38 chromosomes (sciencedaily.com). Humans have roughly 20,500 genes (geneticdigest.com). The water flea has 31,000 genes (earthsky.org). Of these only a small number are concerned with the appearance of … Continue reading →

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Male Tortoiseshell Cat Acts like a Masculinized Female Rather Than a true Male

PoC avatarPosted on August 16, 2018 by Michael BroadAugust 16, 2018

Male tortoiseshell cats have feminine personality traits as described below. We know that the chances of finding a male tortoiseshell cat are very rare. I’ve seen various estimates as to their rarity. The lowest figure I’ve seen is about 200 … Continue reading →

Posted in genetics | Tagged cat genetics, genes, genetics, tortoiseshell cat | 9 Replies

Why are white cats with blue eyes deaf?

PoC avatarPosted on February 3, 2017 by Michael BroadFebruary 3, 2017

People ask why white cats with blue eyes are deaf. Not all of these cats are deaf (see part 2 of this short article). Coat color and an aspect of the cat’s personality or another aspect of anatomy can be … Continue reading →

Posted in genetics | Tagged blue eyes, cat genetics, deaf cats, genetics, white cat, white cat coats | 1 Reply

Hermaphrodite Cat

PoC avatarPosted on March 15, 2015 by Michael BroadMarch 15, 2015

Hermaphrodite cats are very rare. A British vet in Plymouth says that such a condition is only seen, a maximum of, a handful of times during the working life of the average veterinarian. An alternative and probably preferred word for … Continue reading →

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