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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

Is the Maine Coon Healthier than the Persian?

PoC avatarPosted on December 1, 2014 by Michael BroadDecember 2, 2014

From the standpoint of inheritable diseases the Maine Coon is healthier than the flat-faced Persian. Both are popular breeds. I believe this is worth knowing because most purebred cat adopters consider the health of the cat important. You are in … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health, genetic diseases | Tagged cat breeds, cat health, genetic diseases, inherited illnesses, maine coon cat, Persian cat | 8 Replies

The Truth About Cat Breeds (irreverent)

PoC avatarPosted on August 9, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 27, 2017

People might hate me for writing this. It is deliberately irreverent. Purebred cats are riddled with genetic disease; the longer established they are the greater the number of diseases. They aren’t even the real thing – we made them up. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeding, Cat Fancy | Tagged breeding cats, cat breeds, cat fancy, genetic diseases | 25 Replies

Lykoi Cat: the “Wolf Cat”

PoC avatarPosted on February 17, 2014 by Jo SingerJanuary 15, 2020

Is the new cat breed, the Lykoi Cat bizarre or beautiful? Just when I thought that there couldn’t be any new cat breeds making the scene to tickle my fancy, I nearly fell off my chair when I discovered that … Continue reading →

Posted in Lykoi Cat | Tagged cat breeds, cat genetics, genetic diseases, genetic mutation, Lykoi Cat, sphynx cat | 48 Replies

Are Cat Breeds Less Healthy than Random-bred Cats?

PoC avatarPosted on February 5, 2014 by Michael BroadFebruary 5, 2014

I don’t think you can generalize and say that cat breeds are less healthy than the rest of the cats. There is, though, a feeling that inbreeding, a part of creating cat breeds, leads to less healthy animals because inbreeding … Continue reading →

Posted in beautiful personality, Bengal cat, Burmese Cat, Cat Anatomy, Cat Behavior, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Fancy, Cat Health, Chartreux Cat, Dwarf Cats, Exotic Shorthair, Himalayan Cat, inbreeding, Maine Coon, Moggie, Oriental Shorthair, Persian cat, Siamese | Tagged cat breeds, cat health, genetic diseases, random bred cats | 6 Replies

Siamese: The World’s Most Unhealthy Cat!

PoC avatarPosted on April 9, 2013 by Michael BroadApril 9, 2013

Despite its esteemed position as one of the world’s most recognisable and popular purebred cats, the Siamese is arguably the most sick of all the cat breeds, indeed of any other cat. The title is deliberately provocative but the statement … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Breeds, Cat Health, Siamese | Tagged cat health problems, genetic diseases, inherited illnesses, siamese cats | 15 Replies

Bengal Nose

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJune 11, 2021

By Michael (PoC Admin) Bengal Nose – a comparison between a good nose and an affected nose – photo copyright Helmi Flick Bengal Nose refers to a condition, which is a dry, crackly nose leather reported by breeders and in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bengal cat | Tagged bengal breeders, Bengal cat, Bengal cats for sale, cat genetics, cat nose, cat's nose, genetic diseases, genetic disorders, inbreeding, inbreeding depression, inherited illnesses, pictures of cats | 20 Replies

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