Some cats have their favorite spot to sleep or maybe even their own mini-apartments, while others have secret staircases.
In a TikTok video with over 8.7 million views, cats Reznor, Stevie, Tucker, Dorothy and Vanessa can be seen walking up their little staircase on their way to breakfast and then through their tiny door in the skirting board, making tiny chirping noises as they go.
"The sounds of early morning," reads the caption.
One user on TikTok called this the "door to the floof dimension."
In an Instagram bio, their owner explains that ginger cat Reznor is a "16.5 [year-old] polydactyl part munchkin with funnel chest."
All cats are special to their owners, but polydactyl cats have an extra special feature.
"Polydactyl cats are cats that have extra toes on any of their feet," says the Purina website. "The word 'polydactyl' comes from the Greek language and simply means 'many toes/fingers.' Go ahead and count your cat's toes. If you've come up with the grand total of 18 toes, five on each paw in the front and four on each paw in the back, your cat is not polydactyl. A polydactyl cat will have at least 19 toes."
On cats, the extra toes give the impression of human-like thumbs. The highest recorded number of toes for a polydactyl is 28, Purina says.
Despite the slightly strange appearance of extra toes, polydactyl cats are quite common, according to Purina.
"If one parent has polydactylism there's a 50% chance that their kittens will inherit it," the website says. "Polydactyly is reported to be more common in Maine Coons, with an estimated 40% being polydactyl at one time; however, there have since been efforts to breed this trait out of Maine Coons."
Caring for a polydactyl cat is almost the same as caring for a cat with 18 toes, but there are some considerations to be aware of.
Nails May Need Trimming
Cats' toenails, especially if they are indoor cats, might sometimes need a trim.
"Because polydactyl cats have more nails than typical felines (including some that might never touch the ground!), they're at an increased risk for nail overgrowth," says PetMD's website. "Overgrown nails can cause discomfort, infection, and become snagged on surfaces. Regular nail trimming will help prevent these issues."
Making Sure Mobility Is Good
An extra paw shouldn't cause your cat any mobility problems, but if the extra toes are at an angle or unusually large, it's best to keep an eye on the way your cat walks.
"They should be able to walk, run, and jump without difficulty or pain," says PetMD.
Viewers on TikTok loved the video.
"THE GINGER ONE HAS THUMBS OMG," commented one user.
"My fat orange cat also has thumbs," another wrote.
Newsweek has reached out to @reznor_the_cat via TikTok for comment.
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