4th page of Maine Coon Cat Polys
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left is x-ray of
a front poly foot and
right are the labels
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left is an X-ray of
a normal back foot
and right are the lables
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The only major problem seems to be that the nails require extra trimming. If nails are not kept trimmed there may be inter digital infections or recurrent traumatic injury (Chandler, E.G. et al, 1994). The toenails tend to grow too long and may grow in a semicircle back into the paw (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Cat Watch, 1998).and may grow in a semicircle back into the paw (Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Cat Watch, 1998). It may seem that the nail grows faster than in the small-footed cats but there is not documentation to support this idea. Veterinarians do not consider polydactylism to be a deformity or a handicapping condition. It is considered an anomaly and an anomaly is defined as a deviation or departure from the normal form or rule.
Polys can be registered with the various cat registries in the United States. This includes Cat Fanciers Association (CFA), The International Cat Association (TICA), American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) and Cat Fanciers Federation (CFF). In fact the registration of a poly Maine Coon does not indicated whether or not the cat is a poly. It is traditional but not required to include a P some place in the name to indicate that the cat is a poly. Polys can not be shown in championship completion as extra toes are considered a deviation from the show standard, but they can be used for breeding and shown in Household Pets (HHP). It is perfectly acceptable with the cat associations to show a non-registered pedigreed cat (a pedigreed cat with papers that have not been officially filed) as a HHP. Cats that are not altered can be shown up until they are 8 months. After this age the cat must be altered to be eligible to compete in HHP, or they must be retired. They do very well in HHP and are big crowd pleasers. In TICA and ACFA Household Pets can be shown for National Wins and other titles. In ACFA cats earn different degrees of titles called Royals. They must be registered as a Household Pet. If the cat has a cattery name it is acceptable to register the cat with the cattery name as a suffix. Air P Jordon is registered in ACFA as a HHP by the name of Air P Jordon of Furkats. In CFA, Air Jordon is registered for breeding purposes as a purebred Maine Coon as Furkats Air P Jordon. When Air was shown as a kitten, he was often the judges' pick for Best HHP. He also was a real showman and enjoyed kissing judges on the lips. Furkats' Polys
continues on 5th page of Maine Coon Polys
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