Sometimes called a doubled paw cat, polydactyl cats are born with extra digits. This genetic trait can occur in any cat breed, but it’s especially common in Maine Coons and Pixiebobs.

While extra toes on polydactyl cats typically appear on the front paws, they can also sometimes occur on the back paws as well. Each paw can have up to nine toes, which means that a polydactyl cat ...