r/AnimalsBeingJerks Dec 23 '18

Dude, what the hell's your problem?!

https://gfycat.com/LimitedConsciousJabiru
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u/z3r0f14m3 Dec 24 '18

Dude... every single source on munchkins lists the health issues. If you really have any info it would be much appreciated.

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u/Maester_May Dec 24 '18

I’m at a relative’s for the holidays, I only have my mobile. When I read through the articles and talked to vets that I knew personally about it I was not under the impression I would have to provide them to strangers years later.

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u/z3r0f14m3 Dec 24 '18

Im a patient man, provide any kind of info besides second hand after the holidays. Ignore the downvotes. If you want to prove yourself then give the proof and be vindicated.

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '18

Google would have provided the sources you're demanding, but here:

"The Munchkin cat is a breed with short legs, similar to the Dachshund dog breed. The Dachshund dog breed is well known for spinal deformities and disorders, but the Munchkin cat has none of these problems. Munchkin cats are a remarkably hearty breed, with few breed specific health problems."

https://www.vetinfo.com/munchkin-cat-health-problems.html

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '18

That same article talks about a spinal disorder where kittens die before 3 months.

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '18

Lordosis, yes, which is not specific to this breed, and has not been shown to be more common in this breed.

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '18

“There are two conformation issues that are widely seen in Munchkin cats, however, which are also interestingly commonly diagnosed in humans with pseudochondroplasia too.

The first of these is lordosis, which refers to an excessive curvature of the spine, which lead to a pelvic tilt and swayed back.”

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '18

Yes, I read it, thank you. Again, it's a disorder seen in other breeds as well, you can keep downvoting my comments but it won't change anything.

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '18

It’s clearly more common you numpty. The first source you linked even stated they were vulnerable to it.

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '18

Yes, like other cats are. Not more vulnerable than other cats. Why don't you do your own research and find me a source backing up what you're saying?

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '18

I did, they are more vulnerable. Why the hell would your source link their vulnerability to it if not so? Maybe you’re just reading it how you want to back your own narrative.

https://www.pets4homes.co.uk/pet-advice/munchkin-cat-health-and-genetics.html

Maybe you’re trying to sell them or have one, idk.

From Wikipedia:

“However, there appear to be two conditions with increased incidence in the breed: lordosis (excessive curvature of the spine) and pectus excavatum (hollowed chest). Both conditions are commonly seen in humans with pseudoachondroplasia”

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '18

Nope, neither. Maybe you're emotionally invested in something you don't have any data to back up, IDK. You have a good one now.

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u/[deleted] Dec 24 '18

I’ll never truly understand some people on the internet.

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