A Michael Broad Blog
At last! I’ve been writing about this as have other online authors for many years. It’s actually a well-known problem but it is the first time in my recollection that a mainstream newspaper of the quality of The Times has written about the problem on page 3. It concerns the cartilage problems suffered by …
Inherited diseases are quite prevalent among the cat breeds and some are more predisposed than others (take the Peke-face Persian as an example). If you were to rank the cat breeds not by appearance and popularity but by inherited health, the American Shorthair would feature around the top. To be clear I am referring …
The American Bobtail is arguably not a mainstream cat breed but to the breed’s credit it is considered to be fairly healthy in terms of inherited genetic diseases. However, like all breeds, they can be prone to certain conditions. The most significant inherited health issue is the topic of discussion in the infographic below …
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 …
This is an umbrella infographic containing links to infographic articles on these 14 inherited diseases. I don’t profess to claim unequivocally that the list is 100% comprehensive as I may have missed something. Nonetheless it has been prepared carefully and the list is sadly extensive. If it interests you, please click on the links …
