1. Why are fold cat ears so special
Having a dominant folded ear gene is a prerequisite for a cat to fold its ears. If a cat has a congenital folded ear gene, the cat will show folded ears. However, if a folded-eared cat is crossed with a vertical-eared cat, the offspring that the two prevent may show folded ears, may show erect ears, or may show a non-dominant folded-ear morphology. Usually cats carrying the fold-ear gene may have some genetic diseases, but compared with the homozygous fold-ear gene, the cat carrying the fold-ear gene has a lower probability of developing genetic diseases. For example, folded-ear cats are genetically affected, and they will be born with symptoms of skeletal developmental deformities. For such cats, it is usually necessary to feed them chondroitin, and at the same time, pay attention to whether their sitting posture is weird.
Second, the influence of the fold-ear gene in the fold-ear cat
Most Folded-eared cats all show certain skeletal abnormalities, such as the cat’s inability to jump high on one or more legs, and the joints can’t bear weight so that the gait is stiff. And compared to other cats, the folded cat has shorter limbs and oddly shaped toes. Folds are often in a crouching position because the base of their tail is thick and unable to bend. And as fold cats get older, their genetic disorders may worsen. If you find that your fold cat is unwilling to walk or has pain symptoms, you must give it an appropriate amount of pain relievers to relieve pain, and supplement the fold cat with chondroitin for a long time.
Third, can the hereditary disease of the fold cat be treated?
So far, no Drugs for the treatment of hereditary diseases of folded-ear cats. If a folded-eared cat is sick, the owner can only give it some drugs such as chondroitin or joint treasure to relieve its pain. Fold-eared cats are very painful when they are seriously ill. If the cat’s condition is very bad, it is recommended that the owner take it to the pet hospital for euthanasia, which is a relief for the cat.
