KLINEFELTER — https://www.trupanion.com/[DELETE]pet-blog/[DELETE]article/klinefelter-cat — https://cats.com[DELETE]/calico-cats — another link but the site is not secure so uh idk if i should put it here klinefelter is a rare condition in which a male cat has an extra “x” chromosome, resulting in the “xxy” combination. it is the extra x chromosome that makes a male a klinfelter. all true male calico cats are klinfelter, however a male can still appear as one and have darker areas. due to their chromosome count, cats klinefelter will not be able to father kittens. the only exception being if the cat is chimera (which precious is not.) klinefelter cats also have a more feminine appearance. they might have a rounder face, softer features, and less pronounced jowls. they will also be smaller and less muscular than standard males. it has been noted that these cats are also calmer and less aggressive and territorial. male calicos may also have a shorter lifespan due to the genetic condition. they are also prone to health problems such as broken bones, joint pain, diabetes, and/or urinary tract infections. not all klinfelter cats may face these issues, but they just have a higher risk. how would this probably affect precious’ life? i was thinking that he would be more self-conscious about himself, like comparing himself to other males around his age. he would be questioning why he looked and acted different than others. BOBTAIL — https://www.litter-robot.com/blog/[DELETE]bobtail-cats-without-tails/?srsltid=AfmBOood8PIgO[DELETE]pHxUQ6hOPBFc8hcBXlUaHdh50EPw4oy1q2tqldSVoc2 — https://www.aspcapetinsurance.[DELETE]com/resources/american-bobtail/ — also an unsecure site ^^’ oh also i’m pretty sure i’ve done research on bobtails before, i just can’t find it rn bobtails are a natural mutation that causes the short tail on some cats. while most are fine health-wise, some may have arthritis in the tailbone. as well as they have a higher risk of weight loss, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, kidney disease, ear infections, and other digestive and spinal and urinary issues. note that this is based on conditions most common for american bobtails. contrary to popular belief, shorter tails don’t actually affect a cat’s balance. yes, a standard cat DOES needs its tail for a lot of things, but a bobtail never had a tail to rely on. the only way a lack of tail would affect a cat if it went missing in the middle of its life. then the cat would have problems adjusting. besides the health risks, I personally don’t know how being a bobtail would affect precious much. it will most likely make him a more self-conscious cat.
