Dec 16, 2016 · Let’s take a look at seven common genetic disorders in cats, their symptoms, which breeds are affected, and how they can be prevented and treated.

Some reported congenital and inherited defects in cats include lack of development of the cerebellum (a part of the brain critical for controlling balance), eye and eyelid defects, heart …

Sep 6, 2016 · While not as common in kittens, congenital birth defects can cause cosmetic abnormalities, physical impairments, and, sometimes, death. When considering a kitten for …

Birth defects of the nervous system are categorized according to the primary region of the nervous system affected: forebrain, cerebellum, brainstem, spinal cord, peripheral nerve and …

The most common is the presence of extra toes (called polydactyly). Cats can also be born without feet (apodia) or without certain bones in their limbs (hemimelia). Animals can also be …

Jan 25, 2010 · Congenital spinal and vertebral malformations are most often genetically inherited (as opposed to adverse conditions during fetal development). Specifically, sacrococcygeal …

Inherited disorders are conditions that result from abnormal genes passed down from one generation to the next. Some genetically determined disorders are obvious at birth, while …

Mar 26, 2024 · Cat birth defects are health conditions that kittens can be born with. These defects can be due to the mother’s health during pregnancy, environment, or genetics. While it’s …

Young noted 2.8% of 633 kittens had congenital defects in a study of a specific pathogen free (SPF) colony. These congenital defects included intestinal and urinary tract abnormalities, …

Mar 25, 2025 · CHD, defined as developmental defects present from birth, is reported as either malformation of one or more areas of the heart or the great vessels, or the persistence of a …