Feline melanism (dark coat coloration) is a fairly common polymorphism observed incats, but it is still widely speculated what kind of adaptive and evolutionary significance it has.

Unique traits like extra toes and ears or bobtails are fascinating and attract lots of attention from cat fans, but they result from changes in genes. While these changes contribute to the diversity of cat populations, they can also cause illnesses. So, understanding your cat’s genetics helps keep them in good health. Let’s learn some of the physical changes caused by genetic changes in cats.

A chimera cat, as we know it here at Basepaws, is a gorgeous and breathtaking genetic anomaly who actually carries two distinct genotypes in their cells.