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Polycystic kidney disease | Hypertrophic heart disease

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What is polycystic kidney disease?

Polycystic kidney disease is a widespread genetic disease in cats that can cause kidney disease and progressive kidney failure. About 6% of cats worldwide suffer from polycystic kidney disease. Polycystic kidney disease is the presence of a defective gene that promotes the kidney's normal development and structural integrity. Cat genetic testing will provide invaluable insights into the risk of genetic diseases for your cat's health management in advance.

What is hypertrophic heart disease?

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most diagnosed cardiac disease in cats. The defect gene causes increased ventricular myocardium thickness. Therefore, cats are at risk of heart failure, thromboembolism, or occasional sudden death. 

Genetic testing for hypertrophic heart disease can help breeders identify the risk of genetic disease and make the proper matching selection based on the genetic conditions to reduce the risk of affected offspring.

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Polycystic kidney disease

Cat Breeds at High Risk: Persian, American Shorthair, Exotic Shorthair

Cat breeds with moderate risk: Asian, Bombay, Pomeranian, Snowshoe, Ragdoll, Birman, German Regal, Cornish Rex

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Maine Coon, Ragdoll, Shorthair, or related breeds derived from these breeds