2006-09-19 07:59:18 · 7 answers · asked by "tre-double" 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Polydactyl cats (commonly called Hemmingway Cats, for the famous writer's love of these oddities) are not mentally different from any normal-numbered toe cat. Polydactyl cats simply have a genetic defect that causes extra toes to be grown inside the uterus. Most Polydactyl cats are just regular ol' cats inside, they just have a few extra toes.
2006-09-19 08:03:32 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah H 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I was a kid I had a polydactyl cat. The extra digits are just the result of a spontaneous mutation, or the cat is a descendant of an cat with this mutation. But the mental capacity isn't affected in any way.
My cat was extremely smart (he used his front paws like they were hands, pull doors open & pick things up), he was very sweet, and he got along just fine with other cats.
2006-09-19 15:49:14 · answer #2 · answered by Leah M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have to take exception to saying "correctly." I don't think there's anything wrong with their extra toes! Nope, nothing different about them but foot size.
2006-09-19 15:07:19 · answer #3 · answered by melissa k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the flaw is a physical defect not a mental one. My poly's have always been wonderful, intelligent cats.
2006-09-19 15:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by Nikki T 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. The only difference is in the number of toes.
2006-09-19 15:11:25 · answer #5 · answered by 14Words 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They find it easier to play the piano but otherwise completely normal!
2006-09-19 17:04:32 · answer #6 · answered by teaser 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they are fine!! Just like some humans that are born with an extra pinkie finger. :-)
2006-09-19 15:16:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋