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Is my cat's IBS or IBD hereditary? Should I breed her if she has it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Exotic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 20 days old | 2 lbs

Hi I brought my girl exotic to breed with is ibs or ibd hereditary or should I not breed her if she has this. Thanks

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 2nd, 2017

While the cause of both isn't fully understood, it is believed that genetic factors do play a role in it, meaning it could be hereditary. If you think Diva has either of them, I would not breed from her to prevent any possible genetic transmission.

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