Folded Ear Cat Disease Symptoms

The onset of folded ear cat disease is caused by genetic defects. In the early stage of the disease, the cat's mental state will deteriorate, refuse to eat and be active, and remain in a sitting position for a long time. The tail presents a stiff atrophy or groove, and the hind limbs may show curvature or excessive straightening. In the later stage of the disease, the pain response of the bones becomes increasingly severe. The cat will walk with a limp and hunched back, accompanied by stiffness of the four limbs and thickening and deformation of the tail. Although the onset of folded ear cats is not fixed, the probability of disease occurrence is as high as 90%. During the disease, the cat will be extremely painful, so it is recommended not to buy folded ear cats just because they are cute.

1. The disease is caused by a genetic defect that can induce cartilage malformation, skeletal deformity, and osteoarthritis. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease. Cat owners can only pay more attention to their daily care and alleviate the symptoms with medication.

2. In the early stage of the disease, the cat will show symptoms of loss of appetite, depression, laziness, and lack of activity. The tail always presents a stiff atrophy or groove, and the hind limbs may show curvature or excessive straightening. Some cats will even remain in a sitting position for a long time.

As the disease progresses, the bones show a strong pain response. At this time, the cat will present walking positions such as limping and hunching, accompanied by stiffness of the four limbs, thickening and deformation of the tail. In severe cases, paralysis may occur.

1. Generally speaking, most folded ear cats have symptoms of this genetic disease. Severe cases may begin to show symptoms between six months and four years of age. Cats with less folded ear bloodlines will have less obvious symptoms and later onset, usually showing joint or skeletal symptoms in middle age or later.