why do indoor cats shed more in springtime?

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

On Thu, 6 May 2004 08:39:09 -0500, kaeli wrote:
In article , mgw1979
enlightened us with...
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.

On Thu, 6 May 2004 08:39:09 -0500, kaeli wrote:
In article , mgw1979
enlightened us with...
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-
, The-Central-
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*

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In article slrnc9kp17.9s2.The-Central-
, The-Central-
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*

--
--
~kaeli~
If you don't pay your exorcist, you get repossessed.
http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart
http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace

TCS wrote in
:

On Thu, 6 May 2004 08:39:09 -0500, kaeli
wrote:
In article , mgw1979
enlightened us with...
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.


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.

TCS wrote in
:

On Thu, 6 May 2004 08:39:09 -0500, kaeli
wrote:
In article , mgw1979
enlightened us with...
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.


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.

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"TCS" 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.

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.

--
Panther 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" 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.