WashijaMotivating People
Nicole’s story on how she adopted Elli and Rosie and how she cared for them inspired people all around the world, especially people who do not wish to adopt. They could see how adopting helped save both of the kitten’s lives and how they too can help save a life and provide a home for a stray.
Vitiligo Condition
Having Vitiligo didn’t mean animals are in pain of any sort, Nicole made sure to confirm the same from the vet. This condition is very rare in humans and even more rare with animals. So vets make sure to check if there are any underlying reasons for fur changing color, if not, then there is no reason to panic if your pet develops this condition.
Might Trigger From Stress
There are many reasons for vitiligo, one of which is stress. This might be the case with Elli, as she was abandoned on a farm with Rosie and they were in really poor health conditions. Other reasons can be the immune system of a body, as it can sometimes attack the cells which produce the color of the fur thinking its a foreign body.
Exceptions For Animals
Even though vitiligo is said to be hereditary, a litter can have one baby with vitiligo even if parents don’t have it. In humans, the condition runs in the family. Almost 30% of the people who are living with vitiligo have a family member who has the same condition. However, this may not always be the reason behind catching it.
Furry Friends
Vitiligo, even though its a rare condition with animals, there are several cases of vitiligo that appear in cats, dogs, even horses. There is currently no treatment for vitiligo for animals. But there is no need for it anyway because it doesn’t affect any animal’s quality of life. It just makes them special and unique in appearance.
More At Risk
Vitiligo is common in all animals but when it comes to dogs there are a few breeds that are more at risk to develop this condition than others. German Shepherds, Dachsunds, Golden Retrievers are some of the many that are at greater risk of catching this disease. All types of cats are prone to vitiligo but the condition is still relatively unknown among cats.