Tag Archives: cat genetics
Lil Bub suffers from osteopetrosis, a rare bone disease
My cat was shaved for sterilization and the new fur is a different color. This explains why.
How Has the Domestic Cat Evolved?
Do wild cats shed as much as house cats?
How many genes do cats have?
I’m getting a polydactyl kitten this week. Aside from extra toes, are there any other things I need to worry about?
Genetics of Siamese Coat Color
Five Names For Red Cats
Male Tortoiseshell Cat Acts like a Masculinized Female Rather Than a true Male
Sectoral heterochromia in cats
What is a blue-cream colored cat?
Agouti Cat Color
Do white cats have a shorter life span?
There is no direct reason why white cats should have shorter lifespan. Although white cats can be deaf and have odd-eye color. The deafness makes the white cat more vulnerable outside. However, I am sure nearly all owners of deaf, white cats keep them inside. Therefore I’d argue that there is no reason why white cats should have a shorter lifespan than average.
