The sleeping position of cats with folded ears is to lie on their back or side. Most domestic cats generally sleep on the right side of the body with the hind limbs slightly bent; the front right limb is naturally bent on the right side of the body close to the head, and the left The limbs are naturally downward and slightly straight. In order to relieve pain, sick folded-eared cats usually lie on their backs or sides, which makes them more comfortable.

What does the disease look like in a cat with folded ears

1. In the early stages of the disease, cats with folded ears will be lazy, inactive, and have reduced jumping ability (they used to be able to jump The person who got on the sofa window sill can’t jump up now).

2. Gradually, cats will develop mobility impairments. The symptoms are: walking with their backs hunched over, taking every step carefully, and some even stagger and fall down after taking one or two steps.

3. Then more obvious symptoms will appear: the cat will lift its forelimbs or hind limbs. The cat's limbs will swell and lumps will appear in the joints. The cat's tail becomes stiff and cannot wag.

4. Some cats with folded ears may also experience abnormal nail growth.