Why do kittens with erect ears have the Scottish Fold gene?

To put it simply:

The Scottish Fold cat gene ≠ folded ears ≠ osteochondrodysplasia

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In order to ensure the welfare of dogs and cats, the international authoritative cat organization CFA stipulates that only cats with erect ears can be bred with hybrid folded-eared cats. Therefore, they The offspring will have cats with erect ears. This is why many cats with erect ears will carry the gene of the Scottish Fold cat, but having the gene of the Scottish Fold cat does not mean that they have the genetic disease gene of folded ears or osteochondrodysplasia.

If you are worried that your cat may also suffer from folded ears and osteochondrodysplasia, it is recommended to use genetic testing to screen for disease-causing genes. The carrying status of this gene can be viewed in [Report] - [Testing List].

If your cat has more than 10% Scottish Fold genes, We recommend that after checking the disease-causing genes, use the newly launched [Breed Genetic Health Risks] module in [ancestry] to formulate more scientific and effective feeding strategies for cats based on the potential health risks of breeds given by Weiss big data. plan.