Cats shed in order to remove dead fur from their bodies. Dead fur can cause skin irritation so it needs to be removed. Shedding is considered a sign of health in a cat, because sick cats do not shed their fur. Shedding occurs for different reasons, but depends largely on the amount of time your cat spends outdoors or whether your cat is purely an indoor cat. The number of hours a cat is exposed to sunlight in a day photoperiod triggers the shedding process.
In addition, shedding varies considerably among the different breeds. Indoor cats shed at any time of the year and the amount of shedding hair is less than outdoor cats due to the artificial light inside the house, and from the controlled temperature in your home.
Outdoor cats shed in the spring when the days start to lengthen and they spend more time outside. You will not see much if any shedding of your outdoor cat during the winter months, because they naturally will hold on to all their fur to use as thermal protection from the cold conditions.
There are two breeds whose shedding is minimal - the Cornish Rex, which has short, curly fur that lies close to the body, and the Devon Rex which has similar coat of thin curly fur across its body.
Because of their very short and fine fur, the shedding from these two breeds is barely noticeable. Cats can't take off their fur the way people can take off coats, so they need to shed. Shedding is influenced by everything from genetics to nutrition to environmental temperature. Research has shown the main factor that determines when a cat sheds is the amount of sunlight outside. Changes in sunlight cause a cat's brain to signal to its hair follicles that they need to respond.
When there's less sunlight, cats start growing short, fluffy secondary hairs whose job is to provide insulation. Her staff is also excellent. Besides the excellent care for my cat, Michael also educated me on what I need to do to take care of my cat, such as vaccinations and heart worm prevention.
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Cat Care is exactly what it says. The whole office is geared toward all felines… There are cat trees, and cat friendly furniture throughout. Most cats actually have multiple layers of hair that make up their coat; certain breeds can have more or fewer layers as well as differences in hair length, coarseness, and straightness. The different hair layers serve specific functions: protection, insulation, waterproofing.
Whiskers are found on the cheeks, chin, and above the eyes but also on the back of the front legs. Cats use whiskers to sense their environment as they move about so whiskers should never be trimmed like normal hair. The purpose of shedding is to remove dead hair and release natural oils in the skin. Each year cats will have one or two cycles of heavy hair loss and growth. These usually occur in the spring and fall. The spring shed helps your cat lose their heavier winter coat.
However, this cycle can be altered depending on the amount of time your cat spends inside versus outside. Indoor cats are exposed to air conditioning in the summer and heaters in the winter, as well as artificial lighting.
This can cause some confusion to their system which can result in relatively constant shedding. Typically, long-haired cats, such as Maine Coons, Persians, or Ragdolls, shed more than short-haired cats.
Based on the history you provide and a physical examination, they can determine the underlying cause of the shedding. The skin will be examined for infection or signs of parasites. Additionally, they may need to perform certain lab tests , such as skin scrapes, hair examination, blood work, and urinalysis.
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