Every folded-ear cat has the genes of folded-ear cat, and it is born with hereditary bone disease and will have a certain degree of bone and joint disease. Moreover, this genetic disease cannot be completely cured. Once the folded-ear cat gets sick, it can only rely on drugs to alleviate the pain caused by the disease. With the continuous deterioration of the disease, the folded-ear cat will eventually be paralyzed and suffer great physical torture. Finally, the owner can only choose to euthanize the cat.
2. Weak constitution
Folding ears cats are generally slightly worse than normal cats except that they are born with bone diseases. Compared with those healthy cats without genetic diseases, folded-ear cats are more likely to suffer from diseases such as cat plague, skin diseases and allergies, so it will take a lot of energy to raise folded-ear cats.
3. Respiratory problems
Bone disease genes will not only affect the bone health of folded ear cats, but also affect the healthy development of cartilage tissue in other parts of their bodies. Among them, it is more common that breathing is not smooth due to the narrowing of the breathing catheter, and some folded-ear cats also have nosebleeds.
4. Heart disease
Some folded-ear cats are only two-thirds the size and weight of normal cats. In addition, myocardial hypertrophy is also a common disease in folded-ear cats, but it is generally difficult to detect. Until obvious symptoms appear, the owner may be wary, but at this time, the folded ear cat may be life-threatening and need to take medicine for life.
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Life span of folded-ear cats
The life span of folded-ear cats is generally around 10- 13 years, and the life span of pure cats will be shorter. Folding cat is a congenital genetic disease. Under normal circumstances, it will happen in about two months to six months, some one year later, or more than ten years later.
After the onset, the folded-ear cat will suddenly like to stand or sit in the booth. At the beginning of the disease, you will be inactive and lazy. After the illness is serious, your tail will be stiff and unable to bend and swing.