Munchkin cats have no genetic defects, but due to their short legs, the stress on the spine of the Munchken cat’s body increases, and the support capacity of their leg bones becomes weaker. When the Munchken cat gets old, , the probability of suffering from spinal disease and paralysis is very high. It is not recommended to let Munchkin cats do large movements, running and jumping.

Do Munchkin cats have genetic defects

The Munchkin cat is just a genetic mutation, but there will be no genetic defects. The short legs are the signature feature of the Munchkin cat, similar to the short legs of a corgi. But unlike corgis, Munchkin cats are more likely to get sick than other cats.

Because the Munchkin cat’s legs are relatively short, as the body continues to grow, the heavier the Munchkin cat’s body is, the more limited the support ability of the legs will be. When the Munchkin cat gets older, Finally, the probability of paralysis is also very high.

The stress on the Munchkin cat's spine will also increase. When the Munchkin cat gets old, the probability of spinal disease is higher than that of ordinary cats. Therefore, although Munchkin cats appear to be able to run and jump, large-scale exercise is generally not recommended.