Unethical Cat Breeds

Unfortunately, there are several cat breeds that are based on some physical problems that make the cat’s life hard. These cats may look cute, but their life is not a normal one and your pleasure shouldn’t be based on someone else’s misfortune. Some of these infamous cat breeds are:

The Munchkin cat

This is a breed of cat characterized by its very short legs, which are caused by a genetic mutation. This cat can’t even jump on the sofa. Maybe you will laugh at hear and think you have a funny cat, but this is very cruel. Also, if this cat runs away, it has zero chance of survival on the street or in the wilderness. 

Scottish Fold

The Scottish Fold cat breed is characterized by folded ears that cause ear problems… Without the human help to clean its ears, this cat would make an instant ear infection.

Exotic Shorthair

This cat has flat face… needless to say what problems causes this anomaly. It can’t even eat right.

The list continues and it makes me very sad to see that some people buy these breeds and encourage these health problems. I strongly believe it is unethical to breed animals with a genetic mutation that is known to cause painful deformities and disease and that would make cat’s life in wilderness impossible. If you want to read more about this unethical breeds problem, you can start with this website.

Unfortunately, we have a sinister tradition in making fun of the impaired. For instance, as a society, we used to like (and some of us maybe still do) freak shows. I don’t think there is anything funny in suffering and this “tradition” should stop, especially when it is not an “accidental” occurrence, but it is made in laboratories especially for so-called fun.

Stop breeding health problems in cats, dogs or whatever other living being!