Table 1.
Combined results of WNK4 genotyping at Langford Veterinary Services (Bristol, UK) and the Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (Davis, California, USA) from 2012–2014
| Breed | Normal | Carrier (heterozygous) | Affected (homozygous) | Total | WNK4 allele frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20 (77%) | 6 (23%) | 0 (0%) | 26 | 0.1154 |
| Australian Mist | 31 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 31 | 0 |
| Bombay* | 89 (72%) | 26 (21%) | 9 (7%) | 124 | 0.1774 |
| Burmese | 1654 (79%) | 411 (20%) | 34 (1.6%) | 2099 | 0.1141 |
| Burmilla | 116 (87%) | 17 (13%) | 0 (0%) | 133 | 0.0639 |
| Tiffanie | 14 (67%) | 7 (33%) | 0 (0%) | 21 | 0.1667 |
| Tonkinese | 18 (95%) | 0 (0%) | 1 (5%) | 19 | 0.0526 |
| Total | 1942 (79%) | 467 (19%) | 44 (2%) | 2453 | 0.1131 |
*
A single Bombay cattery in New Zealand had a high prevalence of carriers and affected cats