A cat with wing like appendages has been discovered in China.
  Scientists are studying it to determine the cause.
Cats with wing like appendages have been sighted in the past.
   The wing like appendages are more common in a long hair animals.
  This is caused by matted fur forming on the body from not grooming.
   In short hairs, it is cause by molted hair adhering to growing hair.
  The excess hair can harbor dirt and parasites.
  These conditions must be treated by a veterinarian.
Another cause is a skin condition called feline cutaneous asthenia caused by a collagen defect.
   Abnormal tissue is formed along the back.
  Neuromuscular tissue may be formed causing a wing like movement.
If the skin splits, dietary supplements are needed for skin healing.
Antibiotics are needed to fight infections.
A third cause is the growth of extra limbs.
  These limbs can be bony structures covered with fur located on the body.
The extra limbs usually serve no function.
There have been reports of winged cats since the 19th century.
  Henry David Thoreau is credited with the first report in 1842.
   Many studies by veterinarians have been done to determine the cause of the wing like appendages.
  Dr.
Karl Shukerhas done extensive research on the winged cat.
There have been more than 138 sightings of winged cats.
The one discovered in China maybe another occurrence of a sighting or a new species.
Scientists are investigating to determine the cause of the wing like appendages.
Winged cats have appeared in books, video games and figurines.
Laura Von Stetina created a fictional winged kitten called a flitten.