❀⋮ back to the application - https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1256212092 ❀⋮ hairless cat research - Sibylkit doesn't have a protecting pelt like other cats have. Because of that, he could get acne and an itching skin caused by leftover debris on his body like bacteria and leftover oils. The smoke and ash on PyroClan's territory is also a cause for itching skin. Speaking of bacterias... Sibylkit is prone to infections because of lacking protection. To avoid these problems, he has to groom himself regularly as PyroClan doesn't have vets and cat skincare products that normally help hairless cats. Sibylkit might develop dental problems like gingivitis, which occurs when the gums become inflamed. This can lead to gum recession, tooth decay or even tooth loss. Additionally, he might get tooth resorption, a painful condition where the teeth get more sensitive, caused by the tooth structure breaking down. Another possible health issue is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), the most common heart condition amongst cats. It causes the heart muscles to thicken, what reduces the bl00d flow. Sadly, it's hard to diagnose HCM in hairless cats before it's progressed because they often don't show the symptoms. However, Sibylkit might not develop HCM at all since it's hereditary, so if his parents don't carry it, he's safe. Now, his home clan is not the ideal place for a hairless cat to live in, but it's also not the worst. The smoke and dust I mentioned before causes dry skin. Other hairless cats might overheat because of the high temperature that occurs near the volcano or get sunburns because PyroClan's territory is lacking trees that stop the sunlight. But since Sibylkit is entirely heat-resistant because he's a pyrocat, he won't have these problems. Sibylkit won't get sunburns at all this way. In conclusion, Sibylkit's skin is sensitive because it's lacking the protection of a pelt. He might develop various health issues, but most of them can be prevented by a regular hygiene and staying out of extreme weather conditions. Sibylkit will live a long and happy life if he stays careful. ❀⋮ sources - 21cats.org/what-health-issues-do-hairless-cats-have - petmd.com/cat/general-health/hairless-cats - petmd.com/cat/conditions/cardiovascular/feline-hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy-hcm-cats - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphynx_cat - cats.org.uk/extreme-traits/hairless-cats
