Feline Erythropoietic Porphyria is a rare genetic disorder that causes cats to have naturally red teeth, bones and urine that glow under ultraviolet light.
It’s the result of a genetic mutation that makes it difficult for the body to produce Heme, the iron component of blood that helps red blood cells transport oxygen.
The red blood cells produced by the body are extra fragile and break down easily. As a result, the waste products accumulate in the teeth and bones causing their distinctive color.
It looks awesome but not without some crappy drawbacks. The disorder causes cats to be extremely sun sensitive and they can suffer severe burns with even small amounts of sun exposure. Also they get really anemic.
Porphyria is often called the Vampire disease…..for OBVIOUS REASONS.
it’s not curable, but cats with the condition can live relatively normal lives if kept out of sun.
It’s not limited to cats either…. People, along with many other animals like pigs and cows can also be born with it.
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