PK Def in the Singapura breed: test results to date
More information about PK Def for Bengal and Singapura breeders can be found here
Below is a summary of the number of Singapuras we have tested for PK Def so far.
These figures will be updated regularly as we test more Singapuras for PK Def.
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Singapuras tested for PK Def | 60 | 97 | 157 |
| Number not affected (Normal) | 19 (32%) | 38 (39%) | 57 (36%) |
| Number of carriers (Heterozygous) | 29 (48%) | 43 (44%) | 72 (46%) |
| Number affected (Homozygous) | 12 (20%) | 16 (17%) | 28 (18%) |
Interpretation of results
A Normal PK Def genetic test result means that the cat does not have the genetic mutation causing PK Def.
A Heterozygous (carrier) PK Def genetic test result means that the cat has one copy of the mutation. The cat will not have PK Def, but may pass the mutation to their offspring.
A Homozygous (affected) PK Def genetic test result means that the cat has two copies of the mutation. The cat will have PK Def.