Devon Rex
CatSmallWeight 2.5β4.5 kgLifespan 10β15 yrs
The elfin curly coat runs a high metabolism and appetite. Watch a hereditary myopathy, greasy skin, and the cold β keep this thin-coated cat warm.
Temperament: Playful and people-loving, high energy, rides shoulders
π©Ί Common diseases & risks
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Hereditary myopathy
MYBPC-related β test before breeding
Common
Oily skin / waxy ears
A curly-coat trait β clean regularly
Common
Cold sensitivity
Thin coat β warm bedding in winter
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HCM
Case reports exist β monitor at checkups
π Recommended screening & frequency
- #1Heart echo (mid-life)
- #2Skin/ear check (every visit)
- #3Weight (monthly)
π Nutrition
High metabolism, big appetite β quality high-protein food, portioned by body condition.
π Daily care
Curly fur rarely mats but gets oily β monthly baths or wipes; clean ears; warm in winter.
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