Polydactyly is so common in cats that it has given way to entire breeds, such as the American polydactyl—bred not just for extra toes but also other physical and behavioral characteristics—and ...

In the ‘90s, three types of the hedgehog gene were found ... Hemingway’s first polydactyl cat was named Snow White (or Snowball)—or so the story goes. In her book Hemingway’s Cats, Carlene ...

"He fits perfect in our home!" wrote Jinx the polydactyl cat's new owner, after the feline quickly gained fans on social media Glenn Garner is a form writer-reporter who worked heavily with PEOPLE ...

The unusual skill of this cat, a polydactyl named Jimmy who hails from the U.K., is certainly entertaining and must be good for cheering up his owner after a bad day. How could you not smile upon ...

What is this called? Should the extra thumbs be surgically removed? A: Your new cat is polydactyl, which in Greek means multiple (poly-) digits (-dactyl). This common, inherited condition poses no ...