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SIBERIAN
Inherited problems in cats - confirmed and suspected |
Cardiovascular conditions
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
A familial incidence of HCM has been hypothesised in the Siberian. In people and in Maine Coon cats HCM can be caused by an inherited gene defect. The same defect that has been identified within the Maine Coon (Myosin-Binding Protein C) has also been identified in a Siberian Cat. However, this defect is only present in approximately one third of Maine Coons with HCM and to date there is no information documenting the incidence of HCM in gene test negative Siberian Cats.
See screening scheme info on www.fabcats.org/hcm
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Tel: 0870 742 2278
Email: info@fabcats.org |
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Genetics confirmed and/or test available
Breed predisposition/strongly suspected as inherited
Potential breed predisposition is recognised but it is not currently known if the condition is inherited or not, only single case reports are available or evidence is anecdotal
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