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Can cats make you sterile

Updated: 8/10/2023
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13y ago

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There are calico cats, but they are rare and usually infertile.

Calico coloring on a cat is caused by a "orange" gene on one X chromosome and a "black/white" gene on another X chromosome - hence, two X chromosomes are needed for a calico cat, which makes it female. Rarely, cats can receive two X chromosomes and a Y (XXY), giving it calico coloring but a male gender.

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13y ago

I imagine a decent swipe from a tiger/lion would go some way to it, but ask yourself what motive your common tabby has for gathering tools and performing medical procedures on people. Now you've answered your own question.

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14y ago

Male cats are not sterile, if they were then cats would become extinct as they wouldn't be able to reproduce.

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12y ago

Yes, nearly all male calico cats are sterile.

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Yes, but they are very rare.

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12y ago

No, only in rare mutations.

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