Congenital osteodystrophy

Congenital osteodystrophy in cats

Overview

This is an inherited condition that causes skeletal deformities. The vertebrae of the spine can be affected, as are the bones of the legs and tail. The condition in Scottish Fold Cats is related to the gene that produces the breed's recognizable folded ears. When two cats carrying the gene are bred together, the kittens are more likely to develop congenital osteodystrophy.