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Scottish Fold
A generally gentle cat whose folded ears result from a cartilage disorder that can also cause lifelong joint deformity and pain.
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Score overview
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Health 1/5 Scottish Fold: osteochondrodysplasia can cause abnormal bone and cartilage development, progressive arthritis, deformity, stiffness and chronic pain. Cats inheriting two copies of the fold mutation are typically more severely affected, but single-copy cats are not risk-free. Lifelong mobility and pain monitoring, strict weight control and prompt veterinary care are essential; breeding for folded ears raises unavoidable welfare concerns. Advantages Things to consider
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