Are there any health issues that plague purebred cats in general?
• Purebred cats work within a set gene pool, therefore genetic and inheritable diseases and illnesses are more commonly seen in purebreds. One such disease is called FIP, and 5% of all purebred cats develop it. • Furthermore, almost all breeds have a prelidiction towards a certain health problem and you can find out what they are with a little research. You can start by visiting this web page which lists cat breeds and their health issues: http://www.dr-addie.com/breeds.htm If a breeder tells you that there are no health issues with their particular breed, then they are most likely lying.
