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[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

More often than not, cats with both parts tend to develop cancer as a result of it, apparently. That’s according to the vet anyway. But yeah I think they tend to be sterile in most cases.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago

Having another whole system to develop something cancerous probably doesn't help, but that's interesting. I'm guessing it could cause unusual stresses on the body throughout aging too. I hope fixing/spaying mitigates the risk! Such a pretty one, and extra enigmatic.