
Photos: top left and bottom right: copyright Helmi Flick. The other two are in the public domain as assessed.
Patellar luxation is relatively uncommon in Abyssinian cats compared to other breeds, but it can still occur. The condition is not as frequently seen in Abyssinians as it is in larger breeds like Maine Coons. However, since Abyssinians are an active and agile breed, joint issues can occasionally arise, including patellar luxation, especially if …
Here is an infographic which summarises the disease. You can click on the icon bottom-right to see the infographic full screen on phones (useful, I believe). Description: A kidney disease caused by the deposition of amyloid protein in the kidneys, leading to chronic kidney failure. Abyssinians are predisposed to this condition, which often manifests …
Here is an infographic which summarises Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKD) in Abyssinian cats. Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency in Abyssinian cats. Infographic. by Michael Broad On smartphones please expand the infographic by clicking on the icon bottom-right. ASSOCIATED: ‘PKD’ is also an acronym for ‘Polycystic Kidney Disease’ which might be a bit confusing to people new …
Although Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Abyssinian cats is an inherited condition that leads to gradual blindness, this cat breed is not one plagued with a lot of inherited diseases. My research indicates that there are six which I will cover in future infographics. While there is no cure for PRA, responsible breeding and …
The Abyssinian cat is a very popular, elegant, purebred cat with a long and interesting history. It is one of the first cat breeds of the cat fancy. It is not a cat breed that has been bred to an extreme. It retains a normal and elegant conformation in line with its athletic tendencies …
I can remember these gorgeous kittens being photographed by Helmi at the Oklahoma cat show in (I think) 2009. I was asked to guard over them until it was time to photograph them. There were many more than two. They were all in a cage. Helmi and Ken had hoped to get a really …
Photos: top left and bottom right: copyright Helmi Flick. The other two are in the public domain as assessed.
Introduction: I am focusing on the primary health problem suffered by this cat: inherited progressive retinal atrophy which is very serious. The first section was written by ChatGPT, an AI computer. It is well written and accurate in my view. There follows references to 3 studies. Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a group of …