CORNISH-REX HEALTH.

Cornish rexes are a healthy breed. For the most part Cornish Rex cats are a sturdy, natural breed with low health problems. Should Rex cats become more popular and breeders start "improving" the breed (as Siamese and Persians) then their sturdiness will cease to exist. At present there are no genetic weaknesses prone to the Rex. Of course they can get a bout with upper respiratory, urinary, or gastro-intestinal problems. These are easily treated by your vet. It your Rex does droop, not eat, or fun a fever (over 38,6C), by all means TAKE IT TO YOUR VET.

If to say about how long Cornish rexes live then they can live long lives if they are kept indoors and receive regular veterinary checkups and vaccinations. An outdoor cat has an average span of about 8 years – that is mostly because of traumas. Cornish rexes can live till 15 -20 if cared for properly. Regular brushing, claw clipping, and teeth cleaning is all that needs to be done at home for healthy Cornish Rex.

If your Rex needs some operation tell your vet that rex cats are extremely sensitive to anesthetics and will take longer to come out of the anesthesia than other cats.. This issue recently have been a topic of great concern among Cornish Rex fanciers and breeders. Due to the low body fat percentage in Cornish Rex, it can take weeks for the sedative to work its way out of your cat’s system. In the meanwhile, the cat will be wobbly. She may fall and hurt herself because she will not be used to this new sensation and will try to do her normal Cornish Rex thing. Some Cornish Rex have died because from of pre-operation overdose or suffered side effects such as deafness and brain damage. In particular, the veterinary sedative ketamine has caused several Cornish Rex to have strokes and neurological. Is there any solution for that situation? Lucky there is – ask your vet to use the anesthesia without preoperative sedative. It might cost more, but your cat will recover faster and thank you for it.

Don't do your own treating. Consult your vet! Ask questions and demand answers. A good vet will research unusual problems and questions and find solutions. Always follow the vet's instructions about dosage to the letter. Don't guess, remember "more" IS NOT "better."