Have you got the cold knowledge about folding-eared cats?
The Scottish Fold, whose full name comes from a cross between a British Shorthair and an American Shorthair, has a genetic mutation in his ear, that is, a fold in the cartilage of the ear that bends forward toward the front of the head, where the first Found in Scotland, hence the name Scotland.
Fold-eared cats are a popular breed of pet cats. The following editor will introduce some knowledge about cold-breeding fold-eared cats.
Fold-eared cats are felines with genetic defects, so in addition to routine physical examination items, kidney B-ultrasound, urine examination, and X-rays on the hind limbs and tail should be added. The last item is to judge whether the cat has bone spurs, whether it is Drug treatment is required.
The symptoms of cats with folded ears include abnormal tail that cannot be bent, pain, limb stiffness, lameness, jumping and walking, abnormally thick paws, inability to play and pain, lying prone like a human, etc. Finally, if the cat is only 45° human-like Looking up to the sky and having no other symptoms, the excretion officer doesn't have to worry too much, the cat is probably wondering what to eat for the next meal, well, there's also the possibility of sitting like a human for comfort. Finally, if the cat appears inactive and depressed, the litter collector must take the cat to the hospital first, as it will appear before the onset of the disease.
As for the breeding of fold-eared cats, fold-eared cats have disability genes, so if two jack cats mate, the possibility of leg disabilities in the offspring will increase. This method of mating is strictly prohibited! Therefore, for the health of the next generation, excrement officials must pay attention.
Fold-eared cats have a strict living environment. Although cats have inherited the hardworking character of their ancestors, they are prone to skin diseases no matter how high or low the humidity is. Folded-eared cats are weaker than other cats. If the hair is lost, it is probably due to malnutrition , which is caused by the lack of protein, vitamins and other nutrients.
When choosing a cat with folded ears, you must first check the cat’s tail, legs and feet. If the legs are thick and lack elasticity, you should pay attention to it, and judge the elasticity of the tail from the root of the folded ear cat. Gently stroke the tail so it doesn't hurt the cat.
Finally, due to a genetic defect, the little angel's lifespan will not be different from other cats, as long as the owner takes good care of him, the cat can stay with the owner for a long time.