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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about a
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cat breed that looks like it just
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stepped out of a fashion magazine the
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Cornish Rex now before you run out to
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adopt one of these stylish Little
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Creatures let me give you 12 reasons why
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you should think twice about bringing a
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Cornish Rex into your life one the hair
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situation first off let's discuss that
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coat the Cornish Rex has a short curly
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coat that feels like petting a rabbit if
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that rabbit had just come from a bad
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hair salon it's soft and unique but
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here's the kicker they lack guard hairs
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that means their skin is exposed and
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prone to oil buildup you might find
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yourself giving your cat regular baths
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just to keep it from feeling like you've
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adopted a greasy teenager two bath time
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blues speaking of baths if you thought
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cats were low maintenance think again
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with a Cornish Rex you'll need to bathe
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them every few weeks to keep their coat
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clean and their skin healthy that's
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right folks your cat will need more bath
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than your kids get ready for the
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splashes and they what are you doing to
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me looks as you scrub away the evidence
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of their last culinary Adventure namely
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the food they manage to get all over
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themselves three sensitive skin let's
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not forget about their sensitive skin
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without that protective outer layer of
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fur Cornish rexes are more susceptible
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to sunburns and skin infections you
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might as well invest in some sunscreen
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for your cat Yes you heard me right your
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feline friend may require SPF 30 just to
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go outside for a few minutes imagine
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explaining that at the vet yes I'd like
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a bottle of sunscreen for my cat please
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four temperature sensitivity these cats
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are also temperature sensitive they
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can't handle extreme heat or cold
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because their short coats offer little
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insulation so if you live in a place
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with real Winters or scorching Summers
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your Cornish Rex will be looking for the
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coziest spot in your house right next to
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the heater or under the air conditioning
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vent you might as well get them a little
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sweater or a parka five grooming
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requirements now don't be fooled by
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their short hair grooming is still
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essential you'll need to brush them
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regularly to prevent matting and
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tangling yes even with their short fur
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you'll be spending quality time with
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your cat while trying not to pull out
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its curls it's like trying to untangle a
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pair of headphones frustrating and often
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leading to tears six needy companions
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Cornish rexes are affectionate little
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creatures that demand attention if
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you're looking for an independent cat
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that can entertain itself while you
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binge watch your favorite show this is
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not the breed for you these cats will
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follow you around like lost puppies
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demanding affection at every turn if you
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dare ignore them for too long prepare
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for some serious sulking
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seven high energy levels these cats are
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not couch potatoes they have high energy
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levels and love to play if you're not
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prepared to engage in Daily play
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sessions with feather toys or laser
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pointers your Cornish Rex will turn into
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a furry tornado of chaos they'll be
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climbing your curtains and knocking over
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your favorite knick-knacks faster than
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you can say Bad Kitty eight dietary
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demands let's talk about food these cats
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have big appetites relative to their
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size which means they can easily become
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overweight if you're not careful with
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abortion control you'll need to monitor
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their diet closely and ensure they're
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getting enough exercise or else you
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might end up with a chubby little diva
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who thinks it deserves treats just for
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existing nine genetic health issues like
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many purebred cats Cornish rexes can be
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prone to genetic health issues such as
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heart disease and skin disorders so
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while they may look cute on Instagram
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owning one could mean frequent trips to
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the vet and we all know how much those
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bills can add up you might want to start
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saving now 10 anesthetic sensitivity if
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your Cornish re ever need surgery or
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dental work be aware that they can be
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sensitive to certain anesthetics this
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means you'll have to have a serious
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conversation with your vet about what
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options are safest for your little
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friend a conversation that likely
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involves more jargon than any medical
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drama on TV 11 allergy concerns while
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some people claim that Cornish rexes are
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hypoallergenic because they shed less
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fur than other breeds they still produce
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allergens so if you're thinking this cat
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will solve all your allergy problems
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think again you might end up sneezing
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more than ever while trying to cuddle
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with your new furry friend 12 long-term
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commitment finally let's talk commitment
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Cornish rexes can live up to 15 years or
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more that means signing up for over a
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decade of potential health issues and
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quirky behaviors that could drive anyone
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mad are you really ready for that kind
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of long-term relationship in conclusion
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while the Cornish Rex may seem like an
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adorable addition to your home with its
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unique curls and playful personality
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owning one comes with its share of
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complications that could make anyone
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reconsider their decision so before you
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rush out to adopt one of these stylish
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felines take a moment to ponder if
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you're truly prepared for the adventure
