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Polydactylism is the presence of extra fingers or toes. It is caused by genetic mutations, typically inherited from the parents. Often the extra digit can be surgically removed.
Polydactylism sometimes occurs alone, but more often with other abnormalities, such as cleft lip or palate, dental or vertebral deformities, and psychomotor retardation. Some of these can be corrected as well, so if your child is suffering from polydactylism they should be checked for other problems.
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What is the record for polydactyl kitten toes?
It is twenty eight toes.
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Help you I need to know about polydactyl?
Polydactyly is a condition where a person or animal has extra fingers or toes. It can be present at birth and may run in families. In most cases, polydactyly does not cause any major health issues and can be easily treated if necessary.
Are there certain people that polydactyl affects more?
It is more common in males.
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Calico Polydactyl Manx cats are relatively common, though there are no exact statistics on the number of cats in the United States. The cats are often sold for high prices.
