I had a 10-month old Siberian kitten that just got very sick and died. FIP was suspected but autopsy was inconclusive. I was looking at his pedigree certificate yesterday out of curiosity and I noticed that not one but *both* of his parents were the direct products of incestuous pairings (their fathers were bred with their daughters).
I know that breeders often make inbred pairings, but pairing together *two* cats who were the result of inbred pairings!!!???
How much of a problem is this, from an ethical perspective and also the possibility that serious health problems could be caused in such inbred kittens? Am I over-reacting, or is this a really big deal?
Thanks for any help!
I know that breeders often make inbred pairings, but pairing together *two* cats who were the result of inbred pairings!!!???
How much of a problem is this, from an ethical perspective and also the possibility that serious health problems could be caused in such inbred kittens? Am I over-reacting, or is this a really big deal?
Thanks for any help!