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How common is Polydactyl in cats?

10 Answers  |  Asked By: Cedar   343   

I’m just curious because I’ve have recently seen two cats called Lucky and Polly around who both have this mutation (polydactyl is where cats are born with more toes then their are supposed too). I always thought Polydactyl was rare but now I am not so sure.

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Answer 1
kitty

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It appears to vary between breeds and regions of the world (supposedly more common on the East coast & Western Brittain). Here\\\’s a great article on polydactyl cats: http://www.messybeast.com/poly-cats.html

By: ziggy_bo43   2780
 

Answer 2
kitty

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its not uncommon in cats just most cats dont have it so no its not rare

 

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kitty

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Thank you Vivi and Luna love.

By: Cedar   343

Answer 3
kitty

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polydactyly first found in Maine Coons. 40% of all Maine Coons have polydactyly. If usually runs in the genes of the parents. But sometimes a kitten will be born with polydactyly. This means another bloodline of mutated cats have started. Make sure the owner of Lucky and Polly get them spayed/neutered. That bloodline will stop if you stop them from mating.

Source Link: http://pawpeds.com/pawacademy/general/poly/

By: Xbac5   121
 

Answer 4
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polydactyly first found in Maine Coons. 40% of all Maine Coons have polydactyly. If usually runs in the genes of the parents. But sometimes a kitten will be born with polydactyly. This means another bloodline of mutated cats have started. Make sure the owner of Lucky and Polly get them spayed/neutered. That bloodline will stop if you stop them from mating.

Source Link: http://pawpeds.com/pawacademy/general/poly/

By: Xbac5   121
 

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polydactyly first found in Maine Coons. 40% of all Maine Coons have polydactyly. If usually runs in the genes of the parents. But sometimes a kitten will be born with polydactyly even if neither of the parents have it. This means another bloodline of mutated cats have started. Make sure the owner of Lucky and Polly get them spayed/neutered. That bloodline will stop if you stop them from mating.

Source Link: http://pawpeds.com/pawacademy/general/poly/

By: Xbac5   121
 

Answer 6
kitty

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polydactyly first found in Maine Coons. 40% of all Maine Coons have polydactyly. If usually runs in the genes of the parents. But sometimes a kitten will be born with polydactyly even if neither of the parents have it. This means another bloodline of mutated cats have started. Make sure the owner of Lucky and Polly get them spayed/neutered. That bloodline will stop if you stop them from mating.

Source Link: http://pawpeds.com/pawacademy/general/poly/

By: Xbac5   121
 

Answer 7
kitty

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polydactyly first found in Maine Coons. 40% of all Maine Coons have polydactyly. If usually runs in the genes of the parents. But sometimes a kitten will be born with polydactyly even if neither of the parents have it. This means another bloodline of mutated cats have started. Make sure the owner of Lucky and Polly get them spayed/neutered. That bloodline will stop if you stop them from mating.

Source Link: http://pawpeds.com/pawacademy/general/poly/

By: Xbac5   121
 

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kitty

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polydactyly first found in Maine Coons. 40% of all Maine Coons have polydactyly. If usually runs in the genes of the parents. But sometimes a kitten will be born with polydactyly even if neither of the parents have it. This means another bloodline of mutated cats have started. Make sure the owner of Lucky and Polly get them spayed/neutered. That bloodline will stop if you stop them from mating.

Source Link: http://pawpeds.com/pawacademy/general/poly/

By: Xbac5   121
 

Answer 9
kitty

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polydactyly first found in Maine Coons. 40% of all Maine Coons have polydactyly. If usually runs in the genes of the parents. But sometimes a kitten will be born with polydactyly even if neither of the parents have it. This means another bloodline of mutated cats have started. Make sure the owner of Lucky and Polly get them spayed/neutered. That bloodline will stop if you stop them from mating.

Source Link: http://pawpeds.com/pawacademy/general/poly/

By: Xbac5   121
 

Answer 10
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sorry i don\\\’t know why it posted so many times. Please rate answer 9

PS- This was supposed to be under answer 9 as a comment but they aren\\\’t working as usual.

By: Xbac5   121
 

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