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Snowshoe

Overview

In the late 1960’s, a cat breeder in Philadelphia crossed a Siamese with an American Shorthair. This resulted in a breed very similar in looks to Siamese, but with white feet and ‘socks’. Snowshoe cats are ancestors of the Siamese and are kind, intelligent, and playful creatures. The Snowshoe is a unique individual who is always interesting to live with. She stays close to the favored person and can often be found snuggling their owner closeby.

 

Common Health Conditions

  • Squamous cell carcinoma of the ear, eyelid or nose is a skin cancer caused by repeated exposure to the sun. White, or light colored, cats are more susceptible to squamous cell carcinoma.
  • Patellar luxation is a hereditary condition in Snowshoe cats, that results in dislocation of the kneecap that can range from mild to severe.
  • When the thyroid gland, located in the neck, begins to overproduce the thyroid hormone this is called hyperthyroidism in cats. Typically affecting cats 7 years or older, the overproduction increases the cat’s metabolism creating long term negative effects on the heart, kidneys and other organs.

 

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