Highland erect-eared cats will not develop the disease. Only cats with folded ears will develop the disease, and the time of onset is uncertain. It may occur in childhood, or it may only occur in old age. In short, according to current research Fold-eared cats are bound to get sick, and parents should not keep cats with folded ears just because they are cute.

Tip:

In addition to cats with folded ears that are susceptible to disease, there are actually many cats with genetic defects that also suffer from it. It is best for parents not to raise such cats.