How to distinguish whether it is a folded-eared cat?

1. Folded-eared cats are medium-sized, round, with medium bones and strong muscles. Female Fold cats are smaller in size than male cats. The limbs are short and stout, and the weight is between 2.5-6 kg.

2. The folded-eared cat’s head is round and its forehead is bulging. The cheeks are round and look like a gentle curve when viewed from the side. Male Fold-eared cats have more meat, and adult male Fold-eared cats are allowed to have double chins.

3. The eyes of folded-eared cats are large and round, the color is based on the color of the coat, and the distance is quite large. The color matches the coat. The neck is short and muscular. The ears are folded forward, medium in size, widely spaced, and curved at the tips.

Disadvantages of folded-eared cats

1. They carry genetic diseases. Fold-eared cats are born with a genetic disease of cartilage, and some cats with folded ears spend their entire lives in pain, which is why folded-eared cats are particularly well-behaved and sensible. Fold-eared cats can get sick at any time, and once they do, they will fall into endless pain.

2. Not suitable for novices to raise. Fold-eared cats are very difficult to take care of. You need to take good care of them and observe their health. Therefore, folded-eared cats are not suitable for novices to raise, because many times they will be at a loss when encountering some unexpected situations.

3. The later costs are very high. The later costs of raising a Fold-eared cat are very expensive, because Fold-eared cats require regular physical examinations, at least twice a year. Moreover, some Fold-eared cats take medicine throughout their lives. Once a Fold-eared cat gets sick, it will cost a lot of medical expenses. Not ordinary people can afford to raise a Fold-eared cat.

4. Poor physical condition. Fold-eared cats also have a relatively poor physique. They not only suffer from genetic diseases, but also have many other diseases, such as common systemic infections, heart disease, plague, etc. Moreover, cats with folded ears also have poor gastrointestinal conditions and are prone to symptoms of diarrhea, vomiting, and soft stools.

5. The life span is very short. Cat owners hope that their cats can stay with us for a longer time, and every cat owner is very afraid of the day when their cats leave. The life span of folded-eared cats is very short, usually only about 10 years, which is unacceptable to many pet owners.