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My cat has 6 claws is that normal?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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Michael14444

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It is not uncommon for some cats to have extra toes on the front or back feet. It is said that a cat with these extra toes are good luck.

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Well, I checked all four of my cats and none of them have six claws on one paw.

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