Cats With Down Syndrome Adoption

So technically speaking there is no such thing as feline Down Syndrome.

Cats with down syndrome adoption. Our personalized approach to adoption means that we will give you the help and information you need when you need it. Comparatively they are more wobbly and clumsy. Cats have different chromosomal structure and number thus making it virtually impossible for cats to have Down syndrome.

2021 National Down Syndrome Adoption Network. Behavioral differences do not also translate automatically to having this condition. So if we go back to the explanation of how down syndrome occurs in humans with the development of an extra copy of chromosome 21.

Owners of cats with Down syndrome also complain about behavioral deviations that could range from poor balance coordination and laziness. Even so there appears to be something about humans that makes Down syndrome possible because dogs have more than 21 chromosomes and some have an extra 21 st chromosome yet they dont seem to exhibit signs of the condition either. Their eyes look somehow crossed far apart or otherwise misaligned or they may seem clumsy while walking as if they have motor dysfunction issues.

In fact cats can and often have genetic disorders 2. You may need a particular diet and a few more visits to the veterinarian than many other cats. Down syndrome cats Behavioural defects.

Even though Down Syndrome cats are non-existent the misconception that cats may have Down Syndrome can still be traced to the physical and behavioral traits they have that are normally linked to Down Syndrome symptoms. Then they discovered that his leaking problem was related to the chromosomal anomaly which some compared to Downs syndrome in humans. Scientifically it is not possible.

The Cats Meow Rescue takes in a lot of special needs cats and kittens from those that are sick or injured to those that have have physical disabilities or medical issues that render them unadoptable in a shelter setting. Cats cant experience this for one simple reason. Cats with down syndrome is characterized by a distinct facial features.