2006-11-25 02:13:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
My son has a calico with extra toes and it is almost like she has opposable thumbs like a human as she almost uses them that way.
2006-11-25 02:19:30 · update #1
Polydactyl (Latin: Many Toed). Some Asian cultures believe they bring good luck to their owners. Ernest Hemingway owned & admired them, and descendants of his original cats still roam his estate. The caretakers let a few have a litter & keep some, and have a waiting list to place the others in good homes.
p.s.Calico cats are also considered good luck - so your cat could be considered double lucky!
2006-11-25 02:14:55 · answer #1 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Polydactyly, or polydactylism, also known as hyperdactyly, is the anatomical variant consisting of more than the usual number of digits on the hands and/or feet. It is a congenital abnormality, usually genetically inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. When each hand or foot has six digits, it is sometimes called hexadactyly.
2006-11-25 10:37:12 · answer #2 · answered by Kat 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Polydactyl, Hemingway cat, Mittenpawed.
2006-11-25 10:22:09 · answer #3 · answered by Rescue Wench 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure if its the techincal term but cat owners and vets might call it double-pawed.
2006-11-25 10:48:52 · answer #4 · answered by chelsea s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry may be in Breed sounds like that could be a brother and sister mated and had congenital defect.
2006-11-25 10:19:52 · answer #5 · answered by mcnatt c 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Above answer is accurate. Also known as "Hemmingway Cats."
2006-11-25 10:19:19 · answer #6 · answered by donewiththismess 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋