![]() ![]() So, a cat with orange and black fur must have two X chromosomes. The gene for orange fur is on an X chromosome, and the gene for black fur also sits on an X chromosome, but not the same one. Calico and tortoiseshell cats, those with marbled orange and black fur, are almost always female, thanks to the genetics of coat color.Ī cat with two X chromosomes (called XX) is a female, while a cat with one X and one Y chromosome (XY) is a male. Why are calico cats almost always female?Ī:My cat Carlie is typical of calico cats with her orange, black and white fur. It turns out s/he is really Thomas (Tommy), a male calico, a rarity according to my veterinarian. Q:My veterinarian was excited to meet Thomasina (Tommi), a calico kitten I adopted from a friend. Figo Pet Insurance LLC is duly authorized to transact insurance in Puerto Rico (NPN: 16841904) in property, casualty, disability, health services, and life. Figo Pet Insurance's California license number is 0K02763. Live Vet and the Figo Pet Cloud are separate non-insurance services unaffiliated with IAIC. Coverage underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company (IAIC), a Delaware Insurance Company, 11333 North Scottsdale Road Suite 160 Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Availability of this program is subject to each state’s approval and coverage may vary by state. ![]() The information contained in this website is for illustrative purposes only and coverage under any pet insurance policy is expressly subject to the conditions, restrictions, limitations, exclusions (including pre-existing conditions), and terms of the policy documentation issued by the insurer. No one is permitted to sell, solicit or negotiate an insurance policy without a producer license in the state in which the plan is sold, and all prospects should be directed to Figo Pet Insurance. ![]()
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