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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / May 2004why do indoor cats shed more in springtime?
I understand why outdoor cats shed their winter coats. But we keep the house quite cozy in the winter, and use a/c in the summer, so why do my indoor-only cats shed up a storm each spring? > I understand why outdoor cats shed their winter coats. But we keep > the house quite cozy in the winter, and use a/c in the summer, so why > do my indoor-only cats shed up a storm each spring? I think it is an internally-set function, rather than one dependent upon external variants such as temperature. Because the rising temperature would be pretty uncomfortable if they didn't shed their winter coats. Would you wear warmer clothes in the spring and summer?  SignaturePanther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com > I understand why outdoor cats shed their winter coats. But we keep > the house quite cozy in the winter, and use a/c in the summer, so why > do my indoor-only cats shed up a storm each spring? > I understand why outdoor cats shed their winter coats. But we keep > the house quite cozy in the winter, and use a/c in the summer, so why > do my indoor-only cats shed up a storm each spring? [educated guess - IANAV] From what I've read, cats' internal body clocks have a lot to do with the amount of daylight. So, more daylight, body clock says to shed. Less, they put on fur. I know the amount of light affects queens' heat cycles. Signature-- ~kaeli~ Press any key to continue or any other key to quit http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace This is the explanation I have heard as well, and it would make the most sense, IMHO. > > I understand why outdoor cats shed their winter coats. But we keep > > the house quite cozy in the winter, and use a/c in the summer, so why [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Less, they put on fur. > I know the amount of light affects queens' heat cycles. >This is the explanation I have heard as well, and it would make the most >sense, IMHO. Kaeli's explanation is also what I've always heard. Temperature doesn't make much difference to our indoor kittys living in a controlled temperature environment. Sherry >> I understand why outdoor cats shed their winter coats. But we keep >> the house quite cozy in the winter, and use a/c in the summer, so why >> do my indoor-only cats shed up a storm each spring? >[educated guess - IANAV] >From what I've read, cats' internal body clocks have a lot to do with >the amount of daylight. So, more daylight, body clock says to shed. >Less, they put on fur. >I know the amount of light affects queens' heat cycles. Do you wear the exact same clothing any time of the year? I don't know about you, but indoor temperatures around my household vary seasonaly. During the winter, it is 65 degrees rather often; during the summer, it can get over 80 or even 85 indoors. During the winter, I wear flannel; during the summer shortsleaved shirts. In article <slrnc9kp17.9s2.The-Central- Scrutinizer@linux.client.comcast.net>, The-Central- Scrutinizer@p.o.b.o.x.com enlightened us with... > Do you wear the exact same clothing any time of the year? Personally, in my own home? Yes. A tee shirt and a pair of jogging pants. Also, a difference of a mere 10-15 degrees cannot explain seasonal shedding, especially considering the fact that outside, in the summer, it gets to 80-90 during the day and down to 50-60 at night. My home is always between 70 and 80. Always. If it isn't, I find someone to nag, smack, bribe, pay, or yell at to fix whatever is broken. *LOL* Signature-- ~kaeli~ If you don't pay your exorcist, you get repossessed. http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace >>> I understand why outdoor cats shed their winter coats. But we keep >>> the house quite cozy in the winter, and use a/c in the summer, so [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > during the summer, it can get over 80 or even 85 indoors. During the > winter, I wear flannel; during the summer shortsleaved shirts. Since the original poster specifically states keeping the house quite warm in the winter, and using air conditioning in the summer, the indoor temperatures in the OP's home probably do not vary as much as yours. Here in Arizona where I live the Winters are usually mild usually in the 50's and 60's and indoor being around 70-72. During the summer however it is 100 and above outside with indoor being around 80. It can be higher if you turn your air conditioner off and just run the ceiling fans. Of course by doing that, the cats will shed like crazy and drink more water. SignaturePanther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "TCS" <The-Central-Scrutinizer@p.o.b.o.x.com> wrote in message news:slrnc9kp17.9s2.The-Central-> Do you wear the exact same clothing any time of the year? > I don't know about you, but indoor temperatures around my household vary > seasonaly. During the winter, it is 65 degrees rather often; during the > summer, it can get over 80 or even 85 indoors. During the winter, I wear flannel; > during the summer shortsleaved shirts. |
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