Bones, joints & the Fold gene
What the TRPV4 Fold variant can do to cartilage, joints, paws and the tail — and what chronic pain can look like.
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Health & care
Start with what you notice. Fold-related joint concerns and general cat health problems are explained separately, with safe home changes and veterinary next steps.
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Pain, mobility & jumping
How chronic joint pain can change jumping, stairs, grooming and everyday behaviour — even when a cat still plays sometimes.
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Vomiting, hairballs & the gut
How to tell vomiting from regurgitation, what frequent episodes can mean, and what information helps your vet.
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Polycystic kidney disease (PKD1)
Why PKD1 genetic screening can be worth discussing in Scottish Folds and what a positive result means.
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Heart health & HCM
What hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is, what a routine exam can pick up, and when an echocardiogram may be recommended.
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Ears, grooming & hairballs
Simple care without over-cleaning: what healthy folded ears can look like, how grooming affects swallowed hair, and when to ask a vet.
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Weight & quality of life
Why lean body condition matters for painful joints and how to watch trends in comfort, play, grooming, appetite and social behaviour.
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When to call a vet
A practical red-flag guide for repeated vomiting, breathing trouble, severe pain, sudden weakness, appetite loss and major behaviour changes.
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Make the route easier
- Stable steps or a ramp
- Non-slip footing
- Easy-access resting place
A home adaptation, not a treatment or a test of jumping ability.
Make everyday life easier
Practical home adaptations and calmer veterinary visits. These changes support comfort; they do not replace examination or treatment.
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