Actually, polydactyly in cats *is* hereditary, and the gene for the trait is even a dominant one. Which is probably why it's so common -- sort of like near-sightedness in humans.
I have a mutant cat, myself -- a bob-tailed one. Her lack of tail and her chubbiness have led me to nickname her "Basketball Cat". She also plays fetch, but I'm pretty sure that's not genetic.
Cheers
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"Life is too short for grief. Or regret. Or bullshit." -- Edward Abbey, Vox Clamantis in Deserto
I have a mutant cat, myself -- a bob-tailed one. Her lack of tail and her chubbiness have led me to nickname her "Basketball Cat". She also plays fetch, but I'm pretty sure that's not genetic.
Cheers
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"Life is too short for grief. Or regret. Or bullshit." -- Edward Abbey, Vox Clamantis in Deserto