Dr. Thomas C. Jones, DVM The Animal Medical Center of Cascades Corresponding Author: Th.C.Jones@amccascades.com Scientific Narrative Review | November 2026 Geographic scope: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Abstract Ragdoll cats are predisposed to several inherited conditions, with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) representing the most extensively characterized breed-associated genetic disorder. Advances in molecular diagnostics have enabled screening for pathogenic variants affecting cardiac function, lysosomal metabolism, renal integrity, and…
Inherited Genetic Disorders in Ragdoll Cats: Molecular Evidence, Screening Strategies, and Implications for New England Breeding Populations Geographic scope: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine.
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