Devon Rex Molting

by admin on Sunday, August 8th, 2010 | No Comments

devon rex molting for winter?
Hi there,This is pretty bad.You need to take him to the Vet right away because this might be either a sever case of ringworm or MANGE!!

I have a gorgeous devon boy who seems to be currently molting. He’s lost most of his hair around his neck and around his sides. We adopted him about 8 months ago so I have never seen this. Will he grow his hair back for winter or should I take him to the vet to get checked out? He is completely healthy / clean etc and looks very cute in his knitted jumpers, however it would be nice if I knew this happened to all devon rexes around winter time

Sudden hair loss can be a result of stress, though it’s usually to small areas all over the body, so it is not as noticeable. Not surprisingly, this type of hair loss is most commonly seen at the vet! If the shedding is enough to cause real bald spots, then it may be an indication of another health problem. Then its time to narrow down the possibilities. Stress can cause some cats to over groom and they end up removing far too much hair, even bruising their skin. When this happens, the stress needs to be eliminated and your vet can help with returning your cat to normal.
One of the first considerations is, has something changed within the cat’s environment, such as food, humidity levels, exposure to other animals, and so on. An allergy, especially to foods can cause a reaction in the skin or coat. An animal bite or scratch, or an insect sting can also cause bald spots and should be treated accordingly to prevent an abscess. Once those causes have been eliminated, the other causes have to be considered: parasite, bacteria, virus or fungi. Although viral and bacterial infections are rare, they can have an effect on a cat’s skin and coat. Your vet is the best person to determine what the problem is and how to deal with them specific to your cat.

Ringworm is actually the most common cause of spot baldness in many animals. Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection,as well,not a worm!!