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Corneal sequestrum in a Persian cat

Sphynx cats have a higher prevalence of certain ocular diseases compared to other feline breeds

PoC avatarPosted on December 12, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 12, 2022

Introduction A lot of this was written by ChatGPT by the way, an AI chatbox owned by Elon Musk. The man is a genius and a super-workaholic. I am always interested in inherited diseases of purebred cats because I like … continue reading…

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged breeding, cat eye disease, cat eyes, cat study, cornea, hairless cat, inherited, inherited illnesses, sphynx cat | Leave a reply
American Curl

American Curl, one of the healthiest cat breeds

PoC avatarPosted on December 8, 2022 by Michael BroadDecember 8, 2022

It is nice to report on a well-known breed, albeit not that popular, which is considered to be inherently healthy by which I mean there are no genetically inherited health conditions. As you might be aware, very many cat breeds … continue reading…

Posted in American Curl | Tagged american curl, American Curl Cat, breeding, Cat Appearance, cat breed popularity, cat breeding, cat genetics, cat health issues, inherited illnesses | Leave a reply
Four desirable Bengal kittens looking healthy

Flat-chested kitten syndrome in Bengal cats

PoC avatarPosted on November 16, 2022 by Michael BroadNovember 16, 2022

While doing some research on pet health insurance I noted that one insurer increases their insurance premiums because Bengal cats are predisposed to developing an inherited disease (in my opinion) called “Flat-chested Kitten syndrome (FCK)”. It’s a disappointment to me … continue reading…

Posted in health issues | Tagged bengal cat health, flat-chested kitten syndrome, genes, inherited illnesses | Leave a reply
'Bengal nose'

Bengal Nose

PoC avatarPosted on June 5, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 5, 2022

Bengal Nose – a comparison between a good nose and an affected nose – photo copyright Helmi Flick This page was first written, as I recall, in around 2009. It has been updated on more than one occasion including today … 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
Brit SH kittens

Persian cats introduced polycystic kidney disease into British Shorthair cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 24, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 24, 2022

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is the most common inherited disorder in cats according to a 2015 study. It is present in British Shorthair cats. Both the Persian and the British Shorthair carry the same genetic mutation causing the disease. It … continue reading…

Posted in polycystic kidney disease | Tagged British shorthair cat, cat breeding, cat fancy, chronic kidney disease, genetic diseases, inherited illnesses, Polycystic kidney disease

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) affects 10% of British Shorthairs

PoC avatarPosted on May 23, 2022 by Michael BroadMay 23, 2022

Sadly, there are studies, one of which I am reading right now, which confirm that this very popular cat breed (particularly the blue) suffers from a high prevalence of HCM, often of early onset and with a significant male sex … continue reading…

Posted in British Shorthair | Tagged cat study, congenital disease, feline heart disease, genetic diseases, hcm, heart disease in cats, inherited illnesses, science, study | Leave a reply
Studying the genetic linkage between feline CKD and HTN

Looking at the link between HTN and CKD in cats through genome wide association

PoC avatarPosted on March 1, 2022 by Michael BroadMarch 1, 2022

Reporting on a study which looks at the link between hypertension and chronic kidney disease in cats through genome wide association.

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Posted in genetic diseases | Tagged cat genetics, chronic kidney disease, CKD, feline genetics laboratory, high blood pressure, hypertension, inherited illnesses
Leopards Realm Bengal Cats

How to buy a Bengal cat – due diligence and caveat emptor

PoC avatarPosted on February 25, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 25, 2022

This article on how to buy a Bengal cat covers some of the things that I would do if I were buying a Bengal cat. This is a very popular cat breed and there are very many breeders particularly in … continue reading…

Posted in buying cats | Tagged Bengal cat, buying cats, cat breeder, cat contract, cat registration, caveat emptor, facebook, inherited illnesses, social media
Persian cat

Intermittent open-mouth locking in Persian cats

PoC avatarPosted on February 17, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 17, 2022

This is a condition which I have only just, today, bumped into on the Internet. It’s another inherited condition affecting Persian cats or it’s due to the abnormality of the bone structure of the Persian cat’s head. Although it is … continue reading…

Posted in genetic diseases | Tagged exotic shorthair, genetic diseases, genetic disorders, inherited illnesses, Persian cat
Twisty Cat - Not a Cabbit

Criticize the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) because it lacks sufficient focus on health and is too cautious

PoC avatarPosted on February 15, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 15, 2022

I first wrote about criticising the Cat Fanciers’ Association about 12 years ago or more. That criticism concerning the ‘Twisty Cat’ can be seen in the second part of this page. In the first part I want to also mention … continue reading…

Posted in Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) | Tagged Cat Associations, Cat Fancier's Association, cat fancy, doll face persian cat, flat-faced persian, inherited illnesses, selective breeding, twisty cat
Picture of an Oriental Shorthair with puppy ears

Oriental Shorthair with puppy ears

PoC avatarPosted on September 2, 2021 by Michael BroadSeptember 3, 2021

This is a picture and video of an Oriental Shorthair cat with floppy, puppy ears. The cat looks as if he might be a cross between an Oriental Shorthair and a Scottish Fold but I am pretty sure that he … continue reading…

Posted in Oriental Shorthair | Tagged cats ears, genetics, inherited illnesses, oriental shorthair, Oriental Shorthair Cat | 3 Replies
Grumpy Cat

What did Grumpy Cat die of?

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2021

Without detail, we are told that Grumpy Cat A.K.A. Tardar Sauce died of “complications from a urinary tract infection on May 14, 2019” at the age of seven. Her lifespan was similar to that of Lil Bub (8). She entertained … continue reading…

Posted in celebrity cats | Tagged celebrity cat, celebrity cats, dwarf cats, genetic diseases, genetic disorders, genetic mutation, inherited illnesses | Leave a reply
Lil-Bub

What did Lil Bub die of?

PoC avatarPosted on June 12, 2021 by Michael BroadJune 12, 2021

Lil Bub died in her sleep on December 1, 2019 after suffering from an aggressive bone infection according to her owner Mike Bridavsky, a writer and producer. Bone infections are most often bacterial and not viral. In the unlikely event … continue reading…

Posted in celebrity cats | Tagged cat death, celebrity cat, celebrity cats, deformed cats, dwarf cats, genetic mutation, inherited illnesses | Leave a reply
Scottish Straight red bicolor kitten

What is a Scottish Straight cat?

PoC avatarPosted on April 29, 2021 by Michael BroadApril 29, 2021

A Scottish straight cat is a Scottish Fold without the flat ears. So, what is the purpose of a Scottish Fold without folded ears? I think that that is a reasonable question because the distinguishing characteristic of the Scottish Fold … continue reading…

Posted in Scottish Straight | Tagged breeding cats, cat genetics, genetics, inherited illnesses, Scottish Fold, Scottish Straight | Leave a reply
Brody a Klinefelter's Syndrome sufferer

Are calico cats healthy?

PoC avatarPosted on November 22, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 22, 2020

The genetics of calico cats are complicated and I don’t pretend to fully understand the science. You can read up about it on Sarah Hartwell’s website messybeast.com [link]. In answering the question in the title, the story of the health … continue reading…

Posted in calico | Tagged Calico Cats, genetic disorders, inherited illnesses, Klinefelter's Syndrome

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