A woman from Utah was perplexed to discover that her cat, initially thought to be male, actually does not fit into traditional gender categories.
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The woman, named Makael, spent $900 on multiple vet visits to find out the gender of her cat, Finn, whom she believed to be male. And then a series of surprises began.
First, the vet said Finn was a female cat, however, during the neutering, it was revealed that the cat had no visible reproductive organs. After exploratory exams, it became clear that Finn did not possess distinct sexual characteristics and urinated through a single opening.
This extremely rare condition surprised both the owner and the veterinary professionals, highlighting the uniqueness of the animal. Finn is the second cat in history to have these characteristics; the first is a cat in the United Kingdom, whose case was documented in 2022.
This type of condition, known as “agenesis of sexual organs,” is exceptionally uncommon, and experts emphasize the need to understand and support animals with such characteristics. The family continues to refer to Finn with male pronouns and call him their “special boy.”
Source: Newsweek
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