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Why does polydactyly occur in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on April 19, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 28, 2020

Polydactylism occurs in cats because of a spontaneous genetic mutation.

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Posted in Genetics | Tagged cat evolution, evolution, genetic mutation, genetic mutation cat, genetics, nature, polydactyl cat, polydactyl cats | Leave a reply

What is a Colourpoint cat?

PoC avatarPosted on April 5, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 5, 2020

A Colourpoint cat has a pale ground colour and darker extremities at the face, feet, ears and tail. The classic Colourpoint is the Siamese. The gene which creates the temperature sensitive coat of the Siamese has been ‘injected’ into other … Continue reading →

Posted in Genetics | Tagged cat breeders, cat genetics, colourpoint, lynx pointing, siamese, siamese cat

Is the domestic cat a species?

PoC avatarPosted on February 18, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 18, 2020

Yes, the domestic cat is a species. Although I think it is a slightly tricky question because the domestic cat could be a subspecies. This is the science of TAXONOMY which is fairly settled nowadays but scientists are still making … Continue reading →

Posted in Genetics | Tagged cat genetics, cat taxonomy, genetics | Leave a reply

Can big cats be polydactyl?

PoC avatarPosted on February 5, 2019 by Michael BroadApril 10, 2020

Can big cats be polydactyl? The answer is probably, yes. Although, having read a lot about the big cats and all wild cat species and seen many photographs, I have not seen one polydactyl paw on any wild cat of … Continue reading →

Posted in Genetics | Tagged big cats, polydactyl cat, polydactyl cats | Leave a reply

There Should Be DNA Mapping of Pedigree Cats to Eradicate Genetic Diseases

PoC avatarPosted on January 25, 2016 by Michael BroadJanuary 25, 2016

A long time ago, perhaps about seven years ago, I wrote an article about genetic diseases in purebred cats. It is a comprehensive article. Many purebred cats are linked to inherited diseases due to defective recessive genes coming to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Genetics | Tagged cat genetics, DNA, dna testing, genes, genetics | 4 Replies

White spotting gene charts

PoC avatarPosted on April 25, 2015 by Michael BroadApril 15, 2019

Here is a series of very useful charts showing various aspects of the effect of the presence of the white spotting gene including theories on how the gene works to create varying amounts of white fur. The charts come from … Continue reading →

Posted in Genetics | Tagged piebald gene, white spotting gene | 1 Reply

The Tip of a Cat’s Nose

PoC avatarPosted on February 8, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 9, 2014

This is a discussion about the tip of the cat’s nose and a follow up to my page on a condition called “Bengal Nose”. The tip of a cat’s nose is a triangle of skin and is made up of … Continue reading →

Posted in allergy, Bengal cat, Cat Anatomy, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Fancy, Cat Health, genetic diseases, Genetics, genetics, immune system depressionn, inbreeding, nose | 13 Replies

Adenocarcinomas of the small intestine and Siamese cats

PoC avatarPosted on February 6, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 9, 2014

The Siamese cat is predisposed to getting adenocarcinomas of the small intestine. This is a certain type of cancer and in this case it affects the Siamese cat’s small intestine. Compared to domestic shorthair cats (non-purebred cats) the Siamese is … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, Cat Breeds, Cat Facts, Cat Health, Genetics, Siamese Cats, Siberian Cat, Veterinarians | Tagged cat cancer, cat health problems, feline cancer, siamese cat | 5 Replies

Domestic Cat World Groupings And Some Breed Origins

PoC avatarPosted on February 6, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 6, 2014

If you click on this you’ll be taken to a map that shows information about how the domestic cat – all domestic cats, genetically speaking – are clustered into four groups. The link opens a new page so you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat History, Genetics | Tagged cat genetics, cat history | 7 Replies

“Marguerite” – sand cat x domestic cat, wild cat hybrid

PoC avatarPosted on January 26, 2014 by Michael BroadJanuary 27, 2014

This is a wild cat hybrid and a new cat breed called the “Marguerite”. It is a sand cat crossed with a domestic cat. The domestic cat, in this instance, is a female ticked tabby. The pictures show two young, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeding, Cat Coats, Cat News, Genetics, Hybrid cat, Marguerite, Moggie, Sand cat, Sounds, Tabby coat, WIld Cat Hybrids, Wild Cat Species | 35 Replies

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