Devon Rex
GatoPequeñoPeso 2.5–4.5 kgEsperanza 10–15 años
The elfin curly coat runs a high metabolism and appetite. Watch a hereditary myopathy, greasy skin, and the cold — keep this thin-coated cat warm.
Temperamento: Playful and people-loving, high energy, rides shoulders
🩺 Enfermedades frecuentes y riesgos
Vigilar
Hereditary myopathy
MYBPC-related — test before breeding
Frecuente
Oily skin / waxy ears
A curly-coat trait — clean regularly
Frecuente
Cold sensitivity
Thin coat — warm bedding in winter
Vigilar
HCM
Case reports exist — monitor at checkups
📋 Cribados recomendados y frecuencia
- #1Heart echo (mid-life)
- #2Skin/ear check (every visit)
- #3Weight (monthly)
🍚 Nutrición
High metabolism, big appetite — quality high-protein food, portioned by body condition.
🛁 Cuidados diarios
Curly fur rarely mats but gets oily — monthly baths or wipes; clean ears; warm in winter.
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