FAQ

Polydactyl cats have the same average lifespan as typical cats, ranging from 12 to 16 years with proper care.

While intelligence varies among individual cats, polydactyl cats are often perceived as intelligent due to their enhanced paw dexterity and adaptability.

Polydactyl cats typically have the same lifespan as other cats, living on average between 12 to 16 years with proper care.

Polydactylism can occur in any cat breed, but is more common in breeds like Maine Coon and Pixiebob.

Polydactyly in cats is caused by a hereditary dominant gene mutation, often in the ZRS region regulating the sonic hedgehog (SHH) gene involved in limb development.

Polydactyl cats typically aren't worth more than normal cats unless combined with rare breeds or pedigrees; their value is mostly sentimental or aesthetic.

Polydactyl cats have more toes than normal, often due to a genetic mutation that causes extra digits on one or more paws, typically the front feet.

A polydactyl cat is a feline born with more toes than usual, often due to a genetic mutation. These cats can have extra toes on one or more paws, sometimes totaling up to 28.

Cats with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) typically survive only a few weeks to months after diagnosis, though prognosis varies by form and treatment.

Panniculitis typically does not resolve on its own and requires medical intervention to identify and treat the underlying cause for effective recovery.