>>2512128>Some partial tails are prone to a form of arthritis that causes the cat severe pain,[17] and in rare cases Manx-bred kittens are born with kinked short tails because of incomplete growth of the tail during development. Stumpy to long tails are sometimes docked at birth as a preventative measure.>"Manx syndrome" or "Manxness" is a colloquial name given to the condition which results when the tailless gene shortens the spine too much. It can seriously damage the spinal cord and the nerves, causing a form of spina bifida, as well as problems with the bowels, bladder, and digestion.>Feline expert Roger Tabor has stated: "Only the fact that the Manx is a historic breed stops us being as critical of this dangerous gene as of other more recent selected abnormalities."Manx cats may look cute but they live an incredibly painful life compared to normal cats. That's the reason why Manx breeding is illegal in some countries, for example Germany.
