Kangaroo cats are cats with under - developed forelegs such as occurs with
radial hypoplasia or associated conditions.
Cabbits are usually Manx - type cats with an additional deformity such as spina bifida; cats with peculiarly short front legs due to
radial hypoplasia [RH](Twisty Cats and the Ethics of Breeding for Deformity) or one of the several bobtailed cat breeds (Bobtailed and Tailless Cats).
Twisty Cats are bred from cats with a condition called
Radial Hypoplasia (RH).
This article was updated 2001 in response to requests from owners of cats with cerebellar hypoplasia and
radial hypoplasia / aplasia wishing to see more about the causes and management of these conditions.
Radial Hypoplasia presents different issues for the rescuer / breeder.