How old will a cat with folded ears get the disease?

Apr 04,2024
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Fold-eared cats usually develop symptoms in two to six months, but may not develop until after one year of age. When the disease occurs, cats with folded ears will show symptoms such as inactivity, stiff tail, lameness, arched back, lifting feet, and walking on stilts. There is currently no cure, only medications to ease the pain. It is recommended not to breed more Fold-eared cats for profit.

Symptoms of a folded-eared cat:

1. When a folded-eared cat becomes ill, it will like to sit upright and lie flat to sleep. This is because This posture can relieve the pain caused by the disease. In order to relieve physical pain, folded-eared cats will also change their center of gravity by lifting their feet to reduce the pressure on their joints from their body weight.

2. Once a folded-eared cat becomes ill, it will appear inactive at first and appear limping when walking, as if walking on stilts, but then it will gradually begin to show some behavioral problems. obstacle.

3. The hind feet are abnormally thick, the hind limbs are too short, have unusual bends, and there are growths or masses.

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