Health & Genetics
Comprehensive database of feline health conditions, genetic markers, and breed-specific pathologies.
Health Conditions by Category
Cardiovascular
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
The most common heart disease in cats, leading to thickening of the heart walls.
Cardiovascular
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Metabolic / Blood
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PKDef)
An inherited hemolytic anemia caused by insufficient enzyme activity.
Musculoskeletal
Hip Dysplasia
Neurological
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
A genetic disorder affecting skeletal muscles of the trunk and hind limbs.
Neurological
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Ocular (Eyes)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
An inherited eye disease that leads to blindness over time.
Oral
Chronic Gingivitis
Renal
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Renal / Urinary
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
An inherited condition where cysts form in the kidneys, common in Persians.
Skeletal / Joint
Hip Dysplasia
A malformation of the hip joint that can lead to arthritis.
Genetic Markers & Alleles
Agouti (Tabby)
Dilution
Dominant White
Linked to HCM
Longhair Mutation
Recessive mutation