The problem of fold-ear cats is an old topic, but the doctor still wants to show it again, because opening a certain tone, a certain blog, or searching on a certain treasure, you can still find a lot of small nets because of cuteness. Red (such as the very popular "Talking Liu Erdou") fold-ear cats and cat dealers who sell live animals.
Needless to say, the reason why it still exists in large numbers is naturally because there is a market and it is profitable. The chance of seeing fold-ear cats in pet hospitals has not decreased at all!
So I still hope to replace these poor little animals to speak out again and speak out their pain so as to reduce more damage.
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Why should we stop breeding fold-ear cats
The cat in the picture above is a fold-ear cat, Obviously its walking movement looks difficult and painful. So why is this? The tragedy begins with the first fold-eared cat found in Scotland.
The Scottish Fold cat is a cat with natural mutations in its ears. This cat has an abnormal fold in the cartilage part of the auricle, which makes the tip of the ear bend forward and close to the head. Since this cat was first found in England, it was named after their characteristics and the place of discovery-Scottish Fold.
In 1966, the fold-eared cat was registered as a breed in the United Kingdom, but it was later discovered that this cat had serious cartilage defects. For humanitarian reasons, the United Kingdom cancelled its breed registration in 1974 and no longer considers it. It is a purebred cat, but a cat with a genetic mutation disease. So far, the UK and the entire European region have not accepted the registration of fold-eared cats.
So, if a cat dealer tells you that I am a purebred fold-ear cat, that is really a liar. Is it possible to make up to such a degree without conscience for the benefit?
(Attention! All fold-ear cats will get sick)
The gene for fold ears is a diseased gene itself. This gene not only causes ear diseases, but also causes The joint disease of progressive limb disability is
an inherited disease: "Scottish Fold Cat Osteochondrodysplasia"
The onset cat will have short deformed limbs and abnormal growth plates, which will cause Cats have pain. Some fold-eared cats live in severe pain throughout their lives. The gait of these cats will appear stiff like walking on stilts. The cat's mobility is obviously poor and they are reluctant to jump up and down. Because these activities will cause pain and severe pain in fold-ear cats.
The limbs and feet of many fold-eared cats will be deformed and shortened, and the tail will be stubby and unable to bend. These symptoms will gradually aggravate as the fold-eared cat grows older, and the purer the pedigree For ear cats, these symptoms are more serious. Because of these reasons, fold ear cats often do not live long, because they don’t like exercise and endure pain for a long time. As they age, the probability of various organ problems increases exponentially compared with normal cats. .
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A sad experiment
This meow doctor has done related trials in the clinic with the consent of the owner , Give a fold-eared cat that does not seem to be significantly different from a normal cat (in this case, its mobility). After taking it, the cat's mobility is significantly better and more fun.
This test almost proves that even fold-ear cats with "normal" mobility are actually in pain all the time. They may just be accustomed to pain since childhood...
They may have skeletal pain after birth. This pain has become normal, just like our breathing. Therefore, when the disease is not significantly worsened, they feel that these are normal, so there is no pain manifestation, only severe Or after excessive exercise, the pain will appear. At this time, most parents may just think they are tired...
An abandoned fold-eared cat
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What if you already have a fold-eared cat?
If you have a fold-eared cat, you find that it has a weird sitting posture or likes to maintain a long posture, and they have a very small appetite, may have a short stiff tail, and may have their limbs Not the same (the thickness is different, the length is different, the size of the foot is different), then go to the pet hospital and prescribe some medicine for them.
They need to be fed painkillers for the rest of their lives. Now there are some painkillers for pets that can be taken for a long time. If possible, please give them long-term oral protection of joints such as sasha capsules, powder series, which can effectively relieve the pain in their daily life, at least make them less painful and more happy in their short life!
Then they must be sterilized, and don't let this gene pass on!
As the spirit of all things, we should give all the little beings the right to live happily with the respect they deserve! Let the fold-ear cat slowly disappear into the long river of history.
If your fold-ear master has difficulty moving and does not get better after taking the medicine, please use "euthanasia" to send him a ride. If he can talk, he will thank you for letting him go.
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The heartbreaking reality is...
(Is it cute? They are standing like this because of pain...)
My doctor has been in the business for more than ten years and found that the number of fold-ear cats is slowly increasing. I can only say that we are too selfish as humans. We should not let a life that shouldn't exist painfully live a lifetime because of our own preferences.
Every time a fold-eared cat is received, there will be an explanation to the pet owner of the "Scottish fold-eared cat osteochondrodysplasia" problem. There are really many people who don’t know, I hope to see this Readers and friends of this article, forward this article and tell the cat owners you know about this knowledge. Don't really buy fold-ear cats anymore!
I am your cat to treat the disease before it is ill, remember to prevent it before it is ill, and treat it early!
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