This is on the Hartz website but they offer no scientific explaination. Is there any science behind this or is it urban legend that even Hartz believes? What actually causes this; if its true?And are cats the only ones effected?
2007-01-30 12:57:45 · 4 answers · asked by Captain 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi there...the explanation is because of the light that the television emits. Cats are not only seasonal shedders rather it's because of the lighting, called “photoperiod”. Year round indoor cats will shed more because during the winter season household/artificial lighting is on longer during the darker hours.
For more on why cats shed because of artificial lighting: http://www.cozycatfurniture.com/cat_newsletters/catnewsletter13.html
http://www.fvma.com/displaycommon.cfm?an=8#995037379
What causes an animal to shed?
Animals shed in the fall to replace their thin summer coat with thick winter fur. In the spring, they will shed to prepare for upcoming warmer days. Loss of hair is determined by your pet's exposure to light. Animals that are kept inside under artificial light shed more than they normally would.
2007-01-30 19:17:20 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 59⤊ 1⤋
I have heard this but it's so absurdly stupid I find it very difficult to believe. All animals shed, even ones that live outside, nowhere near a television. Humans even shed. I've never found any scientific proof behind this.
2007-01-30 21:07:20 · answer #2 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 2⤊ 18⤋
I don't think it's true- every animal sheads even the ones out side.
2007-01-30 21:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by Connie 5 · 2⤊ 15⤋
lol thats wierd
2007-01-30 21:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by Regular Guy 1 · 6⤊ 16⤋