How are polydactyl cats different? The paws of cats were born with more toes than usual. Polydactyl cats may have up to six toes on each paw, although the majority of cats possess five toes on their front paws or four on their hind paws. The genetic anomaly polydactyly, which causes additional digits, is more prevalent in some areas of the world than others. Here are seven interesting facts about polydactyl cats: