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misskittysquirrel t1_j6biv0g wrote

Properly functioning cartilage so they don't have to live with crippling arthritis and degenerative joint disease? There's a reason Scottish Folds can't even be registered as a pedigree cat in the UK where they came from. Breeding for painful genetic mutations just so you can enjoy taking pics of folded ears is not "cute".

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evilbunny101 OP t1_j6bjboa wrote

I read the articles. I take mine to the vet regularly. They’re spayed and neutered, vaccines up to date. My oldest boy has a heart defect that I give him vet prescribed pills for, daily. They, and the other 3 not pictured, are well cared for. I always wanted one after taking care of rescues for so long. Happenstance lead me to have 4. My eldest cats are rescues and will be 13 this year.

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misskittysquirrel t1_j6bngum wrote

Also you commented elsewhere that you got 4 scottish folds from the same breeder. That's not "happenstance". Scottish folds tend to get hypertrophic cardiomyopathy too, so enjoy! I'm actually not knocking for for wanting to get a specific breed instead of a random dumpster cat, but for getting THAT breed heck yeah.

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evilbunny101 OP t1_j6dlg9y wrote

I got them from the same breeder that has veterinary training and her daughter is a veterinarian. I paid for one. I ended up with 4. I used "happenstance" the correct way. I understand arthritis and joint pain. I felt that getting them from a breeder was the same notion as getting my Labrador from a breeder. I made myself aware of their health issues.

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rosiebees t1_j6f627y wrote

Except a Labrador doesn't have a life long of pain because of his breeding. I'm glad my government banned them altogether (Netherlands).

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