07/04/2022
This results in harmful mutations and medical conditions. These include the following:
A. Immune Deficiencies
As mentioned earlier, inbreeding leads to a loss of genetic diversity. This means decreased diversity in the immune system’s genes.
When infectious agents attack the in**ed cat, the immune system may not have enough alleles to tackle them.
This increases his odds of catching diseases and infections that can be fatal.
B. Congenital Abnormalities
An in**ed cat also has a high tendency to be infertile. This mostly happens when inbreeding takes place for multiple generations.
You can tell inbreeding has gone too far when a female cat gives birth to unhealthy, small, or disfigured litters.
Increased infant mortality is also a sign. Deeply in**ed males may also become infertile.
C. Physical Deformities
Genetic mutations can cause all manner of deformities such as stumpy tails, unusual facial features, short legs, crooked noses, abnormal eye symmetry, misaligned jaws, etc.
D. Medical Conditions
In**ed cats with certain physical characteristics are predisposed to specific medical conditions.