Why does polydactyly occur in cats?
Polydactylism occurs in cats because of a spontaneous genetic mutation.
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Where do polydactyl cats come from?
If you live in America it believed that polydactyl cats were brought to the country as ship’s cats from England. It is said that they originally came from Western England, Wales and Kingston-Upon-Hull. Why do they come from England? A … Continue reading →
Do polydactyl cats have problems?
Polydactyl cats have one problem which is untypical of domestic cats with the normal amount of toes. A polydactyl cat’s extra toes can cause a problem because the claws on those toes do not get any wear (or less wear) … Continue reading →
Can big cats be polydactyl?
Can big cats be polydactyl? The answer is probably, yes. Although, having read a lot about the big cats and all wild cat species and seen many photographs, I have not seen one polydactyl paw on any wild cat of … Continue reading →
I’m getting a polydactyl kitten this week. Aside from extra toes, are there any other things I need to worry about?
A Quora.com visitors asks, “I’m getting a polydactyl kitten this week aside from extra toes, are there any other things I need to worry about? The answer is probably known to most cat owners which is that there is nothing … Continue reading →
Tootsie (a rescued “typey” Maine Coon)
This is an update on Tootsie, a rescued, polydactyl Maine Coon who has been described as “typey”. That cat breeders’ word means that she looks the way a Maine Coon should look. In other words, Tootsie is a genuine purebred … Continue reading →
Pixie-bob or American Bobtail?
It so happens that this polyfooted mackerel tabby cat is a Pixie-bob, er.. or an American Bobtail! Is this a mackerel tabby coat or a spotted tabby coat? Lying down the coat is striped. Standing up the coat is spotted. … Continue reading →
Selective Declawing in Polydactyl (Mitten-toed) Cats?
by Michael Extra thumbs – photo by fingle (Flickr) Selective declawing is a relatively rare procedure so I thought I would write a short post about it. There is no need to declaw the extra claw or whole toe in … Continue reading →
Polydactyl Tabby Cat Picture
This is a really nice polydactyl tabby cat picture by Helmi Flick. Octavia is a beautiful polydactyl tabby cat. People call them polycats. And they have polyfeet! The polydactyl world throws up some nice terminology. For people new to polydactyl … Continue reading →
Polydactyl Cats
Polydactyl cats have more than the usual number of toes. The normal number is five on each of the paws of the front limbs and four on each of the paws of the hind limbs. Polydactyl cats have 6 or … Continue reading →