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A cat hair showing light and dark bands caused by alternating production of agouti-signaling protein and α-MSH. The agouti gene, the Agouti-signaling protein (ASIP) is responsible for variations in color in many species. Agouti works with extension to regulate the color of melanin which is produced in hairs.
The Dense pigment gene, D/d, codes for melanophilin (MLPH), a protein involved in the transportation and deposition of pigment into a growing hair. [5] When a cat has two of the recessive d alleles (Maltese dilution), black fur becomes "blue" (appearing gray), chocolate fur becomes "lilac" (appearing light, almost grayish brown-lavender ...
The hair of a cat is made of mainly protein, and cats need about 25-30% protein in their diets, much higher than what a dog needs. [5] A deficiency in protein usually happens when kittens are fed dog food or when low-protein diets are fed improperly. [5] If a cat has a protein deficiency, the cat will lose weight.
The same study had found that Lykoi cats did have an increased average sebaceous gland area per hair follicle group compared to Domestic Shorthair Cats, which were used as a control group. While the Lykoi is a relatively healthy breed, the aforementioned skin condition does cause serious coat and skin issues that breeders need to diligently ...
Therefore, older cats, compared to young kittens, have higher concentrations of felinine. [11] Also, long hair cats have less cysteine to go around as the amino acid is also used for protein structures found in hair. Thus, long-haired cats make less felinine than short-haired cats. [12]
3. They want to play. While all of our feline friends love to play, high energy cat breeds in particular need a lot of mental and physical stimulation to ensure they stay happy and healthy. If ...
A new study suggests cats show their true colors in their fur. Veterinary experts say it's possible that the color of a cat may be a sign of how aggressive they are toward humans.
Fel d 1 is a secretoglobin protein complex that, in cats, is encoded by the CH1 (chain 1/Fel d 1-A) and CH2 (chain 2/Fel d 1-B) genes. [2] [3] Among cats, Fel d 1 is produced largely in their saliva and by the sebaceous glands located in their skin. It is the primary allergen present on cats and kittens.