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538: No Such Thing As A Sausage Cat

No Such Thing As A Fish

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Cat Colors

Exploring the genetics and intricacies behind the colors of cats, from the genetic makeup of white cats revealing the color underneath to the rare occurrences of male tortoiseshell and chimera cats. They delve into the discovery of a new cat color, salty licorice, and discuss how cat colors develop from neural crest cells in the womb. The chapter also touches on breeding experiments and the debate over hypoallergenic cats, along with an amusing discussion on blood transfusions between cats and dogs.

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