Wisconsin kitten with 29 toes breaks world record for most toes on a cat
Summary
A Maine Coon kitten named Erebus Anomaly from Wisconsin set a new world record with 29 toes, beating the previous record of 28. Erebus recovered from a serious lung infection as a baby before his owners applied for and received recognition from Guinness World Records.Key Facts
- Erebus Anomaly has 29 toes, the most ever officially counted on a cat.
- The previous record was 28 toes, held since 2002 and matched in 2024.
- Erebus was born with a genetic trait called polydactyly, which causes extra toes.
- His father had 24 toes, more than usual for a cat.
- Erebus faced a life-threatening pneumonia and aspiration event early in life.
- He received emergency veterinary care, oxygen, and medicines and recovered fully.
- X-rays taken to confirm health also helped document his toes for the Guinness application.
- Erebus lives with his breeders, Kendra Vandenbloomer and Hunter Nett, in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.
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