However, a degenerative joint disease has been discovered to be a common by-product of breeding folded-eared cats to other folded-eared cats. When two folded-eared cats are bred together, the dominant gene that causes the folding combines to produce deformities of the spine, hind legs and tail. Ethical breeders will only breed straight-eared Scottish Fold cats to folded-eared Scottish Fold cats, as these animals seldom if ever develop joint disease.
Affected Scottish Folds will usually show signs of the disease between the ages of 4 to 6 months. This disease, in its worst case will cause the joints of the cat's tail, ankles and knees to fuse and stiffen. Make sure your kitten has been bred responsibly, since selecting a qualified breeder or buying from a reputable pet store can help eliminate these painful health problems. Maintaining your cat’s proper weight and grooming requirements will also help insure its good health, along with regular checkups at the vet.
However, a degenerative joint disease has been discovered to be a common by-product of breeding folded-eared cats to other folded-eared cats. When two folded-eared cats are bred together, the dominant gene that causes the folding combines to produce deformities of the spine, hind legs and tail. Ethical breeders will only breed straight-eared Scottish Fold cats to folded-eared Scottish Fold cats, as these animals seldom if ever develop joint disease.
Affected Scottish Folds will usually show signs of the disease between the ages of 4 to 6 months. This disease, in its worst case will cause the joints of the cat's tail, ankles and knees to fuse and stiffen. Make sure your kitten has been bred responsibly, since selecting a qualified breeder or buying from a reputable pet store can help eliminate these painful health problems. Maintaining your cat’s proper weight and grooming requirements will also help insure its good health, along with regular checkups at the vet.
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