A vet has shared his thoughts on the five cat breeds he would avoid owning due to their susceptibility to health issues.Bringing a pet into your home can transform it into a more welcoming and lively space.
Whether you choose a cat, dog, guinea pigs, rabbits, or another animal, pets quickly become beloved members of the family. Choosing the right pet that fits your lifestyle and needs can be challenging, and even after deciding on a type, such as a dog or cat, there are many breeds to consider.Veterinarian Amir Anwary has offered his professional insight in a widely viewed TikTok video.
In the clip, he lists the five cat breeds he would never own as a vet.Addressing viewers, he said: "Number one is the Persian.
Now, I've never seen the appeal of these cats personally but a lot of people love them which is perfectly fine but they are a brachycephalic breed, meaning that their face is basically squished in. "This causes breathing problems, it causes dental problems, and it's also why they often have so much goop at the corners of their eyes."Anwary then highlights their long fur, which requires daily grooming to prevent painful matting, and their predisposition to Polycystic Kidney Disease, labelling them a "high maintenance breed".Next on his list was the Bengal, which he labelled as one of the most "beautiful breeds that exists" but unfortunately they do have "several health issues" such as being prone to cataracts and Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), a genetic disease which causes the retina to degenerate, eventually leading to blindness.