Four Types of Cats a Veterinarian Would Never Pick

Ben Simpson-Vernon, aveterinarian in England, went viral recently with two TikToks.

Naturally, Simpson-Vernon had to turn his attention to our feline friends.

One of the vet’snewest videosexplains the four cat breeds that he, as a veterinarian, would never choose.

Three are due to health reasons, but one is pure personal preference.

Read on (and for contrast,here’s the one throw in of cat Simpson-Vernonwouldget).

And here’s where Simpson-Vernon steps out of being a vet and just becomes a person with opinions.

“They’re nice cats.

I just prefer to cuddle a fluffy cat,” he says.

That commonly gives them painful arthritis at a young age.

Simpson-Vernon even displays X-rays of a Scottish fold vs. a normal cat, indicating the difference.

Persian cats

His top pick is the elegant Persian cat.

“People don’t realize they can struggle to breathe just as badly as some of theflat-faced dog breeds.

The poor Persian is also prone to eye issues and heart, kidney and dental problems.

“So they’re a bit of a health disaster overall,” he says.