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Wisconsin kitten with 29 toes breaks world record for most toes on a cat
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/25/wisconsin-kitten-29-toes-world-record
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/25/wisconsin-kitten-29-toes-world-record
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daannii@lemmy.world · 57 pts · 8d
From a catery. Can't help but wonder if the breeders are irresponsible and inbreeding their cats.
Serinus@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 8d
Down voting stuff like this helps a little, but it's kind of a catch 22.
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today · 31 pts · 8d
unfortunately being a maine coone its likely to be bred this way on purpose, from an unethical breeder/backyard. having polydactyl abnormality increases the cats chances of other genetic defects, like heart, skeletal issues. an ethical breeder wont try to breed a cat with polydactylism.
Bipauler@sh.itjust.works · 24 pts · 8d
davetortoise@reddthat.com · 4 pts · 7d
Why is she throttling him
mursejoy@lemmy.zip · 1 pts · 7d
Weird choke hold for sure
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world · 18 pts · 8d
Oh kitty noooo that's too many toes
LadyMeow@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 13 pts · 8d
That’s a beany baby!
rbos@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 8d
Take your upvote.
orenj@leminal.space · 7 pts · 7d
Mewgenics moment
mursejoy@lemmy.zip · 3 pts · 7d
What’s that smell what’s that smell
Danika7@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 7d
I just hope that the cat will be able to walk comfortably with all of those toes. If not, it may require surgery to remove some.
daannii@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 7d
Apparently it was born with a respiratory infection or some lung issue. Sad to see them start out unhealthy.
Danika7@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 6d
It really is sad, I agree 😞
daannii@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 6d
I have 2 cats. One is from a catery. My cousin bought him and then didn't want him anymore.
He is a seal point Siamese. He's certainly gorgeous. But he also has hip dysplasia. And an eye problem where one eye doesn't align with the other. And he seems to be farsighted. (Can't see up close very well but can see farther away).
I love him but I think. Why would anyone intentionally breed animals knowing that they have a high risk of health problems.
He will always be unhealthy. Always have a disability.
He can't jump up. I had to put cat stairs everywhere for him. I don't mind but I know he's in pain. I know he has bad days. I know he struggles to play because he can't see the toy up close. He has been deprived of a healthy life because someone thought his coloring was more important than his quality of life.
Idk. It just makes me sad sometimes when I think about it.
resipsaloquitur@lemmy.cafe · 5 pts · 8d
Take that, Hemingway.
captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works · 9 pts · 8d
It is a Maine Coon, known for extra toes, but this is kinda ridiculous. I hope kitty will be able to live a comfy life with what? over a dozen extra digits?
Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 8d
Imagine when that kitty starts making biscuits on your belly!
captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 8d
He's a Maine Coon, that's already going to be a near death experience. Maine Coons are huge!
umbrella@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 8d
i bet that hurts when its about to rain
hexdream@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 7d
Are they trying to breed a cat who can operate a can opener?
FUCKING_CUNO@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 6d
Enough beans to feed a family of four!