Folded-ear cats are very cute, their personality is as sweet as their expression.

Many people want to keep a Folded Ear Cat, so what are the pros and cons of having a Folded Ear Cat?

Advantages of the Folded Ear Cat

1. Close to people

The Folded Ear Cat is easy to get along with because it has a very docile personality and is relatively close to people.

In addition to being close to people, the Folded Cat also gets along very well with other pets.

Most cats are prone to arguments with other cats, but the Folded-ear is different, so its personality is very likable.

2. Loyalty to the owner

The Folded Ear Cat treats its owner as a parent and is very loyal to its owner, who will follow it wherever it goes.

3. Less body odor

Some cats have a bad odor, but the body odor of the Folded Ear Cat is very small, almost none.

4. Quiet

Folding Ear Cat is rarely fierce and does not bark.

The voice of the folding ear cat is very weak. When it meows, you will not find it noisy but cute.

5. Smart

Like other cats, the Folded Ear Cat has an intelligent mind and can perform many actions as long as the owner trains it carefully.

When the cat completes a new action or makes progress, the owner can reward the cat with a snack.

So that the cat will be more cooperative with the owner's training.

Disadvantages of the Folded Ear Cat

1. Hereditary disease

Folded-ear cats are born with many diseases because of their genes, and every folded-ear cat will have cartilage hypoplasia.

When they get sick, they will have hyperosteogeny, and finally will be paralyzed, and cannot be cured.

2. Weak constitution

Because Folded Ear Cats are born with a genetic defect, they are born with a very weak constitution, unlike other cats that have such a strong resistance.

Diseases common to cats such as feline distemper, skin diseases, parasites, and gastroenteritis are more likely to occur in Folded Ears cats.

3. High price

Folded ear cats are genetically mutated cats that are bred in captivity.

Because they are artificially bred cats, and because of the difficulty of breeding them, the price of folded ear cats is relatively expensive.

4. Prone to heart disease

Folded cats are not athletic because of skeletal lesions, so they are prone to cardiomegaly.

And usually, the disease is not easily detected, and once it occurs, it is already difficult to save.

Therefore, before raising a cat with folded ears, please be well prepared.