Inbred Pedigree Cats Suffering From Life-Threatening Diseases And Deformities

Pedigree cats are suffering from life-threatening diseases and deformities caused by inbreeding, vets and animal welfare experts have warned. Cats bred with certain physical characteristics, such as flat faces and small legs, are at increased risk of getting cancer, kidney disease or joint problems. Although the issue of inbreeding in dogs has received widespread publicity – and led to the BBC pulling out of this year's Crufts dog show – animal welfare groups believe that cat lovers a...