2006-10-26 15:02:56 · 12 answers · asked by Dan 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi Dan... all animals with fur shed to some degree--shorter haired cats shed less than most of the long-hair counterparts. Even humans shed an average of 150 hairs from our heads each day. Shedding is how animals replenish their fur and keep it in good condition. And it is found that a little bit of shedding is a fair trade for the cuddliness of a fluffy cat.
People with allergies will discover that even low shedding animals can produce strong reactions since it's not the hair that causes the allergies, rather the dander... dried proteins flakes from the saliva when they groom themselves.
But if you absolutely forbid fur, your best option is a purebred hairless cat, such as the Sphynx http://www.darkness-sphynx.com/galerie/toy_uggy_4.JPG . This unusual cat isn't totally hairless. It has a fine down on its body, rather like the fuzz on a peach. Some people say the skin of a Sphynx feels like suede or chamois. Due to its virtually hairless condition, this cat requires special care. Sphynxs must be bathed frequently because they have no hair to absorb their body oils, so they get dirty quickly. This breed is rare, and there are usually waiting lists for the kittens.
Two cat breeds are often touted as shedding a minimal amount. The Cornish Rex cat http://www.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&q=cornish+rex&btnG=Search has short, curly fur that lies close to its body. The Devon Rex http://www.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&q=devon+rex&btnG=Search is similar and has curly fur that can be in a very thin coat across the cat's body. Both of these cats may shed less noticeably due to their short, fine fur.
2006-10-26 16:01:30 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A short haired cat; I have one long haired orange tabby he sheds a lot. the short haired part Siamese doesn't shed as much as him'
2006-10-26 15:20:23 · answer #2 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the kind that is on good food
too many cats eat low quality food - like those from grocery store or wal mart
these foods have WAY too much filler in them, like corn (cats are carnivours and corn ISNT meat) so these cats need to eat alot more food.. injest alot more crap and have bad skin/coat = more shedding
2006-10-26 16:05:29 · answer #3 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hairless breed... no joke. Seriously if you don't want the hair...go with the cat that used Nair...
OK I now that was corny... but I however, snickered a little bit. What is Yahoo Answers for if at least once you can't embarrass yourself.
2006-10-26 15:05:57 · answer #4 · answered by Mekayla 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
there is a hairless also do alot of brushing to keep it under control and use a small amount of cooking oil 3 times a week in food makes for a stronger and nicer coat and less shedding and less drier coat
2006-10-26 15:37:28 · answer #5 · answered by petloverlady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any sort of shorthaired cat, but they will still shed, just not as much as long haired ones.
2006-10-26 15:22:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
those hairless cats, like Mr. Bigglesworth in Austin Powers
2006-10-26 15:10:24 · answer #7 · answered by burnttoast97 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Sphynx, because they have a lack of fur. Do a web search on the name. Plus they are soooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-26 15:13:46 · answer #8 · answered by pagan_chick_28 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The hairless kind.
2006-10-26 15:11:48 · answer #9 · answered by songbird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a hairless one, like on austin powers
2006-10-26 15:04:53 · answer #10 · answered by Debra C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋