FAQ

Polydactyl cats can live 12 to 16 years on average, similar to other domestic cats.

Polydactyl cats are uncommon but not extremely rare; they occur in about 1 in 1,000 cats, with higher concentrations in certain regions.

No, being polydactyl is not bad for a cat; it's simply a harmless genetic variation.

Polydactylism in cats is a genetic trait where a cat is born with extra toes on one or more paws. This condition is harmless and simply results in more than the usual number of digits.

Cats cannot cognitively understand that a human is a baby, but they may respond differently to infants due to sensory cues like size, scent, and behavior.

A cat may be jealous of a baby if it shows signs like aggression, withdrawal, attention-seeking, or changes in behavior around the infant.

Cats may not recognize humans as babies specifically, but they can distinguish between different sizes, behaviors, and sounds, often reacting more gently to infants.

A cat may show jealousy of a baby through changes in behavior such as aggression, withdrawal, excessive meowing, or inappropriate elimination.

Cats can perceive behavioral and size differences in babies, but they don't consciously recognize a human as a 'baby' in the way we understand it.

A cat may show jealousy toward a baby through clingy behavior, aggression, marking, or hiding—especially if its routine or attention from owners has changed.