Inbreeding cats

[CreativeChicken08]

Please, only state true FACTS about inbreeding. I really apologize but I am not searching for anyone’s opinions. Just the facts.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I really apologize but I am not searching for anyone’s opinions. Just the facts.

To be fair, this is a straight fact.

So they’re just generic barn cats. All the more reason to not let them breed. There’s a million of those around. The world doesn’t need more. Especially inbred ones. But since you insist…

 

[lomine]

Are the two cats going to produce a bunch of three-eyed and five-legged kittens? It's possible but probably not. However, even two unrelated, healthy animals can produce unhealthy offspring. Without extensive genetic testing, you aren't going to know. As an aspiring vet, I would assume you also know that pregnancy and labor carry different risks even in animals that are in good condition.

Breeding them just so you can experience it seems like a pretty selfish reason. If you want experience that will actually help in your future education/resume you can volunteer at a shelter or rescue. You could foster already pregnant cats or nurse abandoned kittens. Maybe after you have some hands-on experience with a bunch of homeless/feral cats you'll realize how bad an idea it is to breed your cats just for funzies.

And if you want facts, I suggest you look for research material. There are tons on the internet. Don't post on a public forum and get mad when people give their opinions. If you were looking for an echo chamber to tell you that it's a good idea, this was not the place to post.

 

[ShrekDawg]

To be fair, this is a straight fact.

Thanks!

 

[fluffycrow]

We got both cats from one of our friends, who has many farm cats. Both are very healthy and I haven’t heard of the parents having any issues. We suppose since it’s Maisy’s first litter, we thought she won’t have many kittens, therefore it won’t do any harm. We would let them have kittens mostly because of the experience. I aspire to be a vet so my mom thought it would be okay to have them mate. Then again, I’m not looking for your opinions, just the facts.

As an aspiring vet, ethics should also matter. Thanks to the internet, you can learn quite a lot from reading research papers, or watching videos of what you're after. After all, if they are farm cats, the mom will most likely not birth them near you. Volunteer for a vet clinic. That way you will actually get something useful. Watching a live birth won't do that for you

 

[ShrekDawg]

Please, only state true FACTS about inbreeding. I really apologize but I am not searching for anyone’s opinions. Just the facts.

The FACTS are it’s extremely unethical and dangerous and the kittens are highly likely to have serious health issues.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Are the two cats going to produce a bunch of three-eyed and five-legged kittens? It's possible but probably not. However, even two unrelated, healthy animals can produce unhealthy offspring. Without extensive genetic testing, you aren't going to know. As an aspiring vet, I would assume you also know that pregnancy and labor carry different risks even in animals that are in good condition.

Breeding them just so you can experience it seems like a pretty selfish reason. If you want experience that will actually help in your future education/resume you can volunteer at a shelter or rescue. You could foster already pregnant cats or nurse abandoned kittens. Maybe after you have some hands-on experience with a bunch of homeless/feral cats you'll realize how bad an idea it is to breed your cats just for funzies.

And if you want facts, I suggest you look for research material. There are tons on the internet. Don't post on a public forum and get mad when people give their opinions. If you were looking for an echo chamber to tell you that it's a good idea, this was not the place to post.

As an aspiring vet, ethics should also matter. Thanks to the internet, you can learn quite a lot from reading research papers, or watching videos of what you're after. After all, if they are farm cats, the mom will most likely not birth them near you. Volunteer for a vet clinic. That way you will actually get something useful. Watching a live birth won't do that for you

Strongly agree with both of you.

 

[CreativeChicken08]

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I would like to delete this whole post thread and any replies on it.

 

[fluffycrow]

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I would like to delete this whole post thread and any replies on it.

@N F C

 

[casportpony]

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