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Cats
Any member of the family Felidae, including the domestic cat, Felis catus, and many non-domestic species.
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hereditary
Animals; Cats
Transmitted or capable of being transmitted genetically from parent to offspring: a hereditary disease.
breeding program
Animals; Cats
An continuing program where cats are mated together and the most ‘ideal' kittens selected for breeding.
herpes virus
Animals; Cats
A highly contagious viral disease causing upper respiratory disease (URIs) in cats.
breeding quality
Animals; Cats
A cat which may not be competitive as a show cat but still meets its breed standards closely enough to be valuable to a breeding program.
hip dysplasia
Animals; Cats
Abnormal formation of the hip joint. Although long recognized in dogs, hip dysplasia has only recently been studied in cats, and certain breeds may be more prone to the condition.
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