Devon cats generally shed. Under normal circumstances, any cat will lose hair, and the hair of Devon cats is relatively short and curly. Shedding occurs every day, but the phenomenon of hair loss is not particularly serious. When the hair falls off, the hair follicles will regenerate. Hair growth generally does not lead to sparse hair, nor does it increase the chance of skin diseases. However, during the hair loss period, you need to insist on combing your hair every day to facilitate hair loss.
1. Why does the Devon cat shed hair?
If the Devon cat sheds only slightly, it may be due to unreasonable bathing methods and seasonal hair loss. This is a normal phenomenon and generally does not require special treatment. If it is abnormal hair loss, it means the body lacks nutrients, causing hair follicles to shrink and cause hair loss. It will also affect the normal growth of hair follicles. You need to supplement nutrition in time and eat more foods with high nutritional value, such as canned cats, cat food, etc. , can supplement nutrition and improve hair loss.
2. What are the symptoms of hair loss in Devon cats?
Hair loss in Devon cats may cause local skin damage, causing itching, redness and swelling, and they also like to scratch with their paws frequently to relieve it. If the symptoms of local discomfort continue to decrease, you need to take the Devon cat to a regular pet hospital for examination in time, and then take targeted measures to improve it based on the examination results, which can alleviate the discomfort caused by hair loss.
3. How to care for Devon cats shedding
During the shedding period, Devon cats need to be bathed regularly to remove excess hair. At the same time, you can use a comb to comb out the hair. The hair becomes very soft and feels better to the touch. If hair loss is severe, Devon cats can also be given some skin and hair nourishing drugs to improve it.
