I picked my kitten for his folded ears just because they melted me: by his eighth month, it was his tail that told me what else had folded
Those adorable folded ears that made you fall in love weren’t just cute—they’re the first visible sign of a genetic mutation affecting your kitten’s entire skeleton. By eight months, a stiffening tail often reveals what breeders rarely mention. Understanding the science behind Scottish Fold osteochondrodysplasia can help you spot early signs and keep your cat comfortable.