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FELINE DISEASES

Polydactyly

This is a relatively common inherited condition in cats. Polydactyly is extra digits (toes) and usually occurs in the forepaws. This is an autosomal dominant trait, so any animal with an affected gene will have an extra digit(s) (ie. high chance of being passed on by parents) The extra digits can be surgically removed if they are causing a problem and the cat should not be used for breeding

 

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