The Havana cat has a slender and agile body; its limbs are long, with slightly shorter front legs than hind legs; its paws are small and oval-shaped; its head is wedge-shaped, with a short and straight nose, almond-shaped eyes, drooping eyes, and green in color; its ears are large, slightly forward-leaning, and slightly round at the front end; its tail is of medium length and tapered. The fur is very short and glossy, with a uniform chestnut brown color.
The Havana cat was bred by British livestock scientists in the early 1950s. It is a hybrid breed of a chocolate Siamese cat and a British shorthair cat. Because its fur, whiskers, and nose are all brown, the same color as the famous Havana cigars in Cuba, it is named Havana cat, meaning cigar-colored cat.
The Havana cat has been famous for several centuries, and many people believe that a fully brown cat can protect its owners from misfortune. The birthplace of the Havana cat may be in Southeast Asia, and it came to Britain as a branch of the Siamese cat in the 19th century. In 1894, MasterTimkeyBrown made its first appearance at the cat show, described as "a Siamese cat with a smooth tan coat and blue-green eyes".
In 1930, the Havana cat became a fully brown breed. In order to make this cat have a more intense, warm reddish-brown color on the basis of brown, British breeders conducted various combination experiments. They crossed a Siamese cat with a chocolate color gene and chocolate color patches on its body with a British black shorthair female cat, and obtained offspring with changed colors. After 1953, it was further crossed with Russian blue cats, Siamese cats, and other breeds, and finally bred the Havana brown cat we see today.
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1, Soft diarrhea
The soft diarrhea of cats is also common. Normal stools are yellow-brown in color, formed in a strip shape, and moderately moist.
Cause: catching a cold, changing food, poor food quality, stress reactions, parasites, etc.
Symptoms: soft, sticky, shapeless, watery.
Solution: If it is caused by parasites, it is recommended to deworm. If it is a stress reaction such as a new environment, it is not a problem, it is recommended to observe for a few more days. In terms of diet, do not change cat food frequently to reduce gastrointestinal burden. Also, pay attention to controlling the amount of food and feeding less but more frequently. Regarding drinking water, it should be clean and fresh. Do not feed the cat mineral water, as it can easily cause urinary stones.
2, Depression
Cats are sensitive animals, and depression is a common condition.
Cause: lack of companionship, death of companions, abuse, being locked up for a long time, etc.
Symptoms: loss of appetite, lying down all day, hiding, easily irritable and timid.
Solution: Cat depression is a mental problem. It is recommended for the owner to spend more time with the cat. In daily life, you can interact with the cat more using treats or cat toys, and try to reduce the cat's stress.
Sanitation: Because cats have a lot of hair, they are prone to carrying various types of bacteria and fleas. For the sake of the cat's and the owner's health, the cat should be bathed and groomed regularly;
Diet: Different cats have different food preferences. Owners should not randomly choose cat food available on the market for convenience. They should carefully select cat food based on the cat's breed, growth condition, and physical condition. Special utensils should also be prepared for the cat;
Health: Like humans, cats can also get sick. When a cat is sick, it must be taken to a specialized animal hospital for treatment. Regular physical examinations and vaccinations should also be given to the cat. Only when the cat is healthy can it have the energy to play with its owner;
Safety: There is a saying, "Curiosity killed the cat." Cats are curious creatures and always have a great curiosity about various things. Their nature also causes them to be especially fond of entering enclosed spaces. Therefore, owners must close doors, windows, and lids to prevent the cat from getting into potential danger;
Living environment: Cats love to sleep and laze around. Therefore, as an owner, you should prepare a small mat for it to sleep on. After a cat has used these mats for a long time, they will harbor a lot of bacteria. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly clean and disinfect them;
Cat litter: The problem of pets relieving themselves anywhere has troubled many pet owners. But cats are actually very clean animals, so as long as the owner prepares cat litter for the cat, it will go to the litter box to relieve itself;
A cat is a creature that cannot tolerate being mistreated. When the owner forces it to do something, it becomes annoying. Therefore, the owner should trim the cat's nails regularly to prevent being scratched and infected while playing with it.
Grooming time: recommended once every three days
1. Relax the cat: before combing the hair, you can first give the cat a massage service. When the kitten purrs, you can proceed with the following work;
2. Comb along the hair: from the back -> waist -> hips -> tail; when combing, you can dampen the cat's fur with a small amount of water to reduce static electricity. Comb along the direction of hair growth, combing from top to bottom;
3. Comb from the chest to the abdomen: lift the cat, sit on your lap in a sitting position, and comb from top to down. The cat's belly is more sensitive, so the owner needs to comb quickly and accurately;
4. Comb the cat's head and face area: you can comb from the cat's head or face towards the neck. Be careful with the cat's eyes when combing;
5. Underarm and abdominal hair: at this time, the cat can lie on its side, lift the cat's front paw, and comb from the underarm to the side of the abdomen;
6. Finally, use a comb to comb again, remove excess hair, straighten the cat's fur, and finish the entire process.
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