Devon Rex

• Congenital hypotrichosis. This rare condition causes the cat to be born hairless and with an immune deficiency that leads to increased susceptibility to infection and can lead to death.
• Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. This inherited disease is difficult to diagnose and often the first symptom is sudden death. It is caused by the thickening of the heart’s walls. It mostly affects older male cats, but can occur in younger cats too. Some cases may not be lethal and can be treated with medication if diagnosed via an echocardiogram. Signs of this disease include anorexia, lethargy, difficulty breathing, coughing, fainting and paralysis of the legs; however some cats may show no symptoms.
• Hip dysplasia is a heritable condition in which the thighbone does not fit correctly with the hip joint. It can cause pain, lameness and eventually arthritis; however some cats do not show any symptoms. Treatment is available in the form of weight loss, medication, diet, and surgery in serious cases.
• Malassezia dermatitis. This is caused by single-celled yeast which can lead to ear infections and greasy or itchy skin. The condition is treatable with anti-fungal medication.
• Urticariapigmentosa. This is a skin condition characterised by crusty sores on the body. It is treatable with prednisolone and fatty acids.
• Devon Rex myopathy. A heritable condition which begins to show between the ages of 3 weeks and 6 months, it causesmuscle weakness and lethargy. There is no treatment, and the severity of the condition can vary.

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