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Hypokalemia is a condition that Burmese Cats and other breeds such as Devon Rex, Mandalay, Burmilla  Bombay , Tiffany and Singapura among others can be susceptible to. It is a low potassium disorder that can cause muscle weakness in kittens and cats. It can necessitate daily potassium injections and apart from being distressing it can be an expensive exercise for an owner.

In New Zealand we have been very lucky that we have had a low number of reported cases. It is very prevalent in Europe and the USA.

We have had all of our breeding cats tested at U.C. Davis in California for Hypokalemia and are happy to be able to say that they have all tested negative so we are a Hypokalemia free cattery.

GM2 gangliosidosis is a degenerative, fatal neurological disease characterized by severe muscle tremors and loss of motor control. In Burmese cats, the disease is caused by a mutation in the feline hexoaminadase β-subunit (HEXB) gene which leads to abnormal swollen neurons and brain lesions. The inherited condition in affected kittens is first observed at 6-8 weeks of age beginning with mild tremors and leading to difficulty eating and lack of coordination. The condition is inherited as a recessive, autosomal disorder. 

We have had all of our breeding cats tested at U.C. Davis in California for GM2 and are happy to be able to say that they have all tested negative . So we are also a GM2 free cattery.

All our cats have an annual check up, their vacinations are up to date, they are our pets and their well being and good health are our top priority