Certain cat breeds require specific grooming needs compared to others. A Devon Rex is a cat breed that is easily identified because their hair coat is thin and curly which is the resultant trait of a recessive gene and needs special grooming treatment due to thin and fragile hair that would result in breakage despite brushing gently.
In addition to that, their sebaceous glands secrete a certain amount of oil that makes their coat greasy. Although natural skin oils are important to keep the skin and coat healthy, in the Devon Rex oils accumulate on the skin’s surface because of their thin coat, unlike other felines whose oils are evenly distributed making them not appear greasy. Aside from their coat, their nail bed could be greasy as well.
Grooming is very important for these breeds because with a lack of grooming, oil from the cat’s body could stick to the bed, furniture, carpet, and other surfaces they rub themselves on.
Any skin and/or hair coat issue exhibited by your pet should warrant an appointment with your animal hospital Roanoke VA.