I used to live on a farm and my farm cats never had hairy toes.
2007-07-21 07:34:49 · 4 answers · asked by two_kee_kees 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
As one answerer said, they got some of their genes from cats who lived in a cold climate, maybe many generations ago.
Also, cats who spend a lot of time outdoors wear away the fur between their toes, so you usually only see it in indoor cats. At the vet hospital where I work we call them carpet feathers.
If the furry feet cause a problem, such as tracking litter out of the box, you can shave them off with clippers.
2007-07-21 09:18:14 · answer #1 · answered by Kayty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Outdoor cats usually wear off the hair a little more. also, most outdoor cats are short-haired. Your kitties might have medium to long hair. It's perfectly normal and pretty cute.
2007-07-21 07:52:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hair between toes prevents slipping on ice. Somewhere in this bloodline, it helped.
2007-07-21 07:41:08 · answer #3 · answered by Aunt Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our longhaired cats have had this, too. Their breed probably originated in a cooler climate. I always thought it was cute except it makes trimming their claws a bit challenging.
2007-07-21 07:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by Catkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋