QuestionHi Becky-
I have a 6 yr. old Cornish Rex who has started to lose the fur around the fronts her rear legs. It extends a bit up towards her belly area. Not all the fur, but it looks as though it's been shaved?
She's basically an indoor cat- except in summer (we're in the mountains). She eats well, has a lot of energy, gets brushed, no fleas or anything like that (we just don't seem to have them here). She rarely licks or anything, either, & doesn't seem that this is bothering her in the least (but it does me!).
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Tracy
AnswerHi Tracy,
I have a female about the same age as yours and have a similar problem. She has thinning hair in the same area, but not really bald. I don't think anything is wrong. It may be a rex trait, although I have not noticed it to be prevalant in other rex cats. Since Cornish Rex lack the guard hairs, it may just be an area that doesn't have a lot of hair to begin with. I wouldn't worry about it, although I know it can be frustrating.
God Bless!
Becky