YOGYAKARTA The change in cat hair color is often a mystery. However, veterinarians explain that changing cat hair color is normal. But it can also be a sign that your favorite anabul is facing serious problems. Therefore, here's an explanation from the veterinarian regarding the reason for changing cat hair color.

The most obvious cause for changing the color of cat hair, is aging. The older the age, the melanocytes of the degraded cats. Melanosit is produced melanin from hair follicles cells. The older the cat, the slower the melanocyte is produced so that cat hair changes color.

Genetics can also be the reason why the color of the cat's hair changes. Siam's cat, for example, when it was just born was white in skin. In the Burmese cat, the red color on the top of the head and back which was originally born was reddish brown. This change in color is nothing to worry about because it is a genetic factor that plays a role.

Siam cat is a breed cat that attracts its pigmentation. The coat color in the Siam cat breed is very sensitive to temperature. Launching Catster, Friday, July 19, the temperature pressure can affect enzymes and tyrosinase responsible for making melanin. This mutation or change can only be caused when the temperature is below 36 degrees Celsius. This explains why Siam's feet, ears, faces and tails are dark, while other parts of the body are bright. In addition to being experienced by Siam cats, Himalayan and Burmaese breeds also experienced it.

There are two conditions that cause cat hair color to change related to natural anabul diseases. First, a vitiligo or autoimmune skin disorder characterized by symmetric depigmentation in the skin. This condition is rare, and is most likely experienced by Siamese cats.

Second, cats suffer from hyperthyroidism. This is characterized by dull and tangled hair so that there is an impression of color change. However, many of these color changes are caused by poor conditions in the follicles of hair that are getting more fragile.

Bad nutrition can also damage the hair and appearance of your cat. Cat hair that lacks tirosine and phenilalanin, which can turn black fur into reddish brown. This is because these two amino acids are thought to be used in melanin synthesis. Interestingly, the native color of cat hair will return when you get enough tiroses and phenilanine.

Sunlight exposure can have an effect of changing the color of the hair on the cat. This is because UV radiation can whiten the color of the cat's hair and make it look more dull and fade. Of course outdoor pets are most vulnerable to UV exposure.

That's an explanation of why the color of cat hair can change. If cat hair changes followed by a decline in health, it is very important to check with a veterinarian.


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