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Are American Curl cats healthy?

PoC avatarPosted on November 28, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 29, 2020

Yes, American Curl cats are healthy because cats of this breed don’t inherit genetic illnesses (as at 1992). I think I have the best book that you can buy to answer the question in the title. The book that I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in American Curl | Tagged american curl, American Curl Cat, genetic diseases, genetic disorders

Pet health insurance claims for the Bengal cat

PoC avatarPosted on September 16, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 16, 2020

I have some information provided by Tesco Bank Pet Health Insurance concerning the Bengal cat and it makes interesting reading in comparison to pet health insurance claims for the Maine Coon cat. They are quite different. Whereas the claims for … Continue reading →

Posted in insurance | Tagged Bengal cat, bengal cat behavior, bengal cat health, cat health insurance, cat health problems, cat ownership, genetic diseases, pet health insurance, pet insurance | Leave a reply

Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) in veterinary medicine

PoC avatarPosted on September 3, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 3, 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being used in human medicine and it is expected to have a major influence on how veterinary practices develop and evolve in the future in order to keep pace and be competitive. As the eBay … Continue reading →

Posted in artificial intelligence (AI) | Tagged artificial intelligence (AI), cat health diagnosis, Cat Illness Diagnosis, genetic diseases, home diagnosis, inherited illnesses, self diagnosis, veterinarians | Leave a reply

Bombay cat health issues

PoC avatarPosted on September 2, 2020 by Michael BroadSeptember 2, 2020

Like many purebred cats (all purebred cats?) the Bombay cat has some health issues. I am referring to genetically inherited conditions. Firstly, I will quote verbatim from what I consider to be the best book on inherited genetic diseases in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bombay Cat | Tagged bombay cat, congenital disease, genetic diseases, inherited illnesses, selective breeding | Leave a reply

Sweet Scottish Fold is increasingly popular but caveat emptor

PoC avatarPosted on August 30, 2020 by Michael BroadAugust 30, 2020

Recently, the Scottish Fold has become more popular because of an increased interest in this sweet looking cat, particularly from pop stars and high profile indivduals. You might say that they have become cats designed for celebrities. Their baby-like faces … Continue reading →

Posted in Scottish Fold | Tagged genetic diseases, Scottish Fold, Scottish Fold cat | Leave a reply

When a mother cat attacks and kills her offspring without trying. Is neonatal isoerythrolysis nature’s mistake?

PoC avatarPosted on January 14, 2020 by Michael BroadJanuary 14, 2020

Neonatal isoerythrolysis (NI) is a strange disease because it goes against everything we are to believe about a mother caring for her offspring. Did nature screw up completely or is something happening which has created this dire state of affairs? … Continue reading →

Posted in genetic diseases | Tagged cat blood, cat health problems, cat mothering, genetic diseases, mother cat, mother-kitten relationship | 2 Replies

Selective breeding and smaller cats would help to resolve the problem of hip dysplasia in large cat breeds

PoC avatarPosted on November 20, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 20, 2019

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has done a study into hereditary hip dysplasia in Maine Coon cats. They concluded that the size of the cat is a major contributing factor in cats developing hip dysplasia. They also said that … Continue reading →

Posted in Maine Coon | Tagged cat health problems, genetic diseases, genetic disorders, Maine Coon cats, Selective Cat Breeding | 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

Genetic testing of pets as a diagnostic tool requires caution

PoC avatarPosted on July 26, 2018 by Michael BroadJuly 26, 2018

Genetic testing is a growing market. It is used to assess inherited diseases and the likelihood of a dog (or cat) developing a specific disease in the future. Livescience.com reports the disturbing case of a 13-year-old pug, Petunia, who had … Continue reading →

Posted in genetic diseases | Tagged DNA, dna testing, genetic diseases | 1 Reply

Hybrid Vigour In Cats

PoC avatarPosted on April 23, 2018 by Michael BroadApril 23, 2018

Hybrid vigor (vigour) is also called heterosis. When you introduce fresh genes into a breeding program the offspring may benefit from hybrid vigor. The offspring are healthier and sometimes larger.

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Posted in Cat Breeding | Tagged genes, genetic diseases, genetics, hybrid, hybrid cat, inbreeding depression | 4 Replies

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