Double claws?

[jen]

I think I know what you mean but is there any way you can post a picture? I have seen this on some of the strays I have found. I think its the beginning of polydactyl toes but they aren't quite formed right. Polydactyl is a result from inbreeding I believe. I am sure it doesn't occur on all inbred cats some probably get extra claws or even deformed paws and some probably have normal paws and claws.

 

[leli]

Originally Posted by Jen

I think I know what you mean but is there any way you can post a picture? I have seen this on some of the strays I have found. I think its the beginning of polydactyl toes but they aren't quite formed right. Polydactyl is a result from inbreeding I believe. I am sure it doesn't occur on all inbred cats some probably get extra claws or even deformed paws and some probably have normal paws and claws.

Hi, Jen.
Actually, polydactyly isn't necessarily a sign that the cat is inbred. It's a genetic trait (can occur spontaneously also), and so if you inbreed cats with the trait, it shows up more often, just like any trait would. But it occurs even when the cats are not inbred (Sammy is polydactyl like his mum and most of his siblings, but she wasn't related to the father(s?) of the litter). In fact, polydactyly is VERY common in cats, and isn't anything to worry about as long as you keep the extra claws trimmed so that they won't become ingrown.

 

[ghostuser]

Try this link:
http://www.messybeast.com/poly-cats.html

It's near the bottom of the page. "Horned Paw Pads" is what they call it.

Is this was your cats' paws look like?

 

[lindyinhouston]

Wodesorel, thanks for that great link.....sure had a lot of information....
and yes, my kitties have what is called horned pads.....(not
the sheathing up by the regular claws)....they come straight
out of the actual pads (nearest to the claws)....they don't
really look deformed (too much); just odd looking pads....they
walk and behave normally...
I will take photos, next time my daughter is here, because it
takes two people to do that....
their paws are not inflamed at all, and don't seem to have any
extra toes.....at least now I know they really are sisters (since I
adopted them from SPCA, I wasn't sure.....they were not in the
same cage, but they had the same intake day)....
I'll come back and post when I have photos....
Thanks,
Lindy

ps...I get a little confused trying to respond on here....
so many buttons and choices....could someone pls give me a
1, 2, 3, easiest, shortest way to answer a post....
I may have done it correctly, but it took a while...tnx

Originally Posted by wodesorel

Try this link:
http://www.messybeast.com/poly-cats.html

It's near the bottom of the page. "Horned Paw Pads" is what they call it.

Is this was your cats' paws look like?

 

[urquattro83]

Try this link:
Polydactyl Cats

It's near the bottom of the page. "Horned Paw Pads" is what they call it.

Is this was your cats' paws look like?

Baxter's rear feet both have twin-claws on the first toes.

 

[fionasmom]

This is a very old thread and I don't believe that anyone will reply from the original posts.