How many total toes do cats have on all four paws?

Cats typically have a total of 18 toes on their four paws. Each of a cat's front paws has five toes, while each of the back paws has four toes. When you add these together—5 toes on each of the two front paws (5 + 5 = 10) and 4 toes on each of the two back paws (4 + 4 = 8)—the total comes to 18 toes (10 + 8 = 18).

This anatomical structure is consistent in most domestic cats, making it a common characteristic of the species. While some cats may have genetic variations or conditions such as polydactyly, which allows for extra toes, the standard count is 18.