Manx cats are prone to some specific health disorders like Manx syndrome.Here are some diseases explained Manx cats suffer from
MANX SYNDROME:
Manx cats are known for their taillessness that is a result of spontaneous natural mutation.The shorter the tail the better but this also cause many diseases.In some Manx this shortening of tail causes problems related to spinal cord.
SPINA BIFIDA:
This is one of the most seen condition of Manx Syndrome.In this disease the neural tube that that connects the spinal cord to nervous system is unable to close completely.The most seen symptoms in cats suffering from Spina Bifida are inconvenience and urine leakage.
SACROCAUDAL DYSGENESIS:
This is also an inherited disorder seen in Manx cats.In this disease the gene that shortens the tail affects the development of spinal cord which causes problems like loss of balance,poorly developed vertebra and other digestive issues.
HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY:
Manx cats have tendency to develop Hyoertrophic Cardiomyopathy.This
particular heart disease affects almost all members of feline world.This
disease is caused by thickening
of the inner heart muscle that prevents the normal blood flow and
affect the working of heart.This disease can also appear in early days
of kitten and can cause immature death.A cat needs a yearly scan to keep
it confirmed that it is not suffering from HCM
CORNEAL DYSTROPHY:
This is an inherited eye disorder
that usually affects both of the eyes.The disease at first may
affect one eye more than other but later on both eyes would be equally
affected.This bilateral disease appears in three different forms
including Stormal corneal dystrophy,Epithelial corneal dystrophy and
Endothelial corneal Dystrophy.
STORMAL CORNEAL DYSTROPHY:
This disorder
occurs due to deposits present in Storma.This inherited disorders is a
result of genetic mutation carrying abnormal proteins that later on
appears in the form of disease.
EPITHELIAL CORNEAL DYSTROPHY:
This type of
Corneal Dystrophy affects the outermost layer of cornea called
Epithelium.This layer normally acts as a shield for cornea and protects
it from eye infection.It also acts as vision clearer that is why cats
affected by Epithelial Corneal Dystrophy starts losing their vision
power gradually.
ENDOTHELIAL CORNEAL DYSTROPHY:
This type
of Corneal Dystrophy affects the innermost layer of cornea that is thin
and sensitive.This layer actually works to maintain the significant
amount water in storma.Cats suffering from this disorder mostly losses
their vision completely and the chances of recovery from this condition
are almost zero.
