The Scottish Fold cat breed was invented by deliberately breeding from cats with a serious genetic disease mutation that now affects all of the cats of this breed. This osteochondrodysplasia mutation changes the way their cartilage forms and gives Scottish Fold cats their characteristic folded ears. But the folded ears are the tip of an iceberg of health problems that arise from this mutation.
Breeding Scottish Fold cats leads to a lifetime of incurable crippling suffering from the disease mutations that define these cats. It is indisputable that these traits inflict pain and severe health issues on them.
The genes which give the Scottish Fold its unique look also cause defective cartilage formation leading to crippling pain when they run, jump, or play - leaving many almost unable to move.
Despite their well-known health issues, the breed's popularity has surged thanks to endorsements from some of the world's biggest celebs. A new report has called for a ban on the breed.
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