Can animals such as dogs and cats get Down syndrome?

Answer 1

No that is only in humans

I'm not sure animals can actually have Down syndrome, but they can always have birth disorders. Although there is also one recorded case of a cat believed to have down syndrome.

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Alex and Amelia

'Down's Syndrome' is technically when there is three 21 chromosomes in a human. Therefore, no other animals can have 'Down's Syndrome' specifically. Other animals can, however, have three of other chromosomes and have a similar physical defect, although they rarely are able to survive in the wild.

Answer 2

Dogs and cats cannot have Down syndrome because it is a genetic condition specific to humans, caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. Animals can have genetic disorders and chromosomal abnormalities that are similar to Down syndrome in humans, but they are not the same condition.

Answer 3

yeah