African Lion Cat

African Lion Cat, a breed of large and muscular cats with a pair of large and tufted ears, long legs, and a short tail.

African Lion Cats have a relatively short breeding history, retaining a lot of wild bloodlines. Therefore, their temperament is wild, but they will never attack humans. On the contrary, they are quite affectionate. They are agile and intelligent, a combination of wildness and gentleness. African Lion Cats are naturally good at physical activities and very active. It is best to provide them with a cat climbing frame for them to climb on.

African Lion Cats are large and muscular. Males are usually larger in proportion than females. The purpose of breeding African Lion Cats is to have a cat with the beauty of a Jungle Cat, but with a more gentle and suitable for home keeping.

The breeding of the African Lion Cat is closely related to the descendants of Islam and the opening of the canal; it is the offspring of the Persian cat (also known as the traditional Angora cat) and the Manul cat.

Suggested for cat lovers, African Lion Cat has a relatively short breeding history, retaining a lot of wild bloodlines. Therefore, their temperament is wild, but they will never attack humans. On the contrary, they are quite affectionate. They are agile, intelligent, and a combination of wildness and gentleness. African Lion Cat is naturally agile and extremely active.

1. Feline Panleukopenia

Symptoms: Cats infected with feline panleukopenia may have fever and depression, with gradually decreasing body temperature. They may also experience weakness, dehydration, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Solution: Choose a good pet hospital and vaccinate your cat on time. Keep the house clean and practice proper isolation. Rabies vaccination can start at 3 months of age. For cats, the vaccine is usually given starting at 2 months of age, with a booster shot every month.

2. Cat Flu

Symptoms: Fever, excessive nasal discharge, frequent sneezing, accompanied by conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers, and excessive tearing.

Solution: Seek medical attention promptly once symptoms are noticed. The virus can spread through the air, so isolate your cat from other cats in a timely manner.

3. Hairball

Symptoms: Cats may experience vomiting, loss of appetite, and the presence of hairballs in their excrement.

Solution: Regularly feed your cat hairball paste and it is recommended to have some cat grass at home.

4. Gastrointestinal discomfort

Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.

Solution: Fast the cat first, then feed probiotics to regulate its digestive system. If the condition is serious, seek medical attention promptly. Prevention: 1. Maintain a light diet; 2. Avoid frequent changes in cat food. Follow the seven-day transition when changing cat food.

Health: Due to the large amount of fur on cats, they are prone to carrying various bacteria and parasites. To ensure the health of both cats and owners, cats should be bathed and groomed regularly;

Diet: Different cats have different preferences for food. Owners should not randomly choose cat food from the market for convenience. They should carefully select cat food based on the cat's breed, growth situation, and physical condition, and prepare special utensils 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 conducted for cats. Only when a cat is in good health, can it have the strength to play with its owner;

Safety: There is a saying that "curiosity killed the cat." Cats are restless and always have a great curiosity about various things. Moreover, their nature leads them to enter closed spaces. Therefore, owners must close doors, windows, and box covers to prevent cats from potential danger;

Living environment: Cats love to lay around and sleep, so as an owner, you should prepare a sleeping mat for them. These mats accumulate a lot of bacteria after long-term use, so it is important to clean and disinfect them regularly;

Litter: The problem of pets defecating and urinating everywhere has troubled many pet lovers, but cats are actually very clean animals. As long as the owner provides them with cat litter, they will go to the litter tray to defecate;

Cats are sensitive creatures. When owners force them to do something, they can become irritated. Therefore, owners should regularly trim their cat's nails to prevent scratches and infections when playing with them.

Grooming Time: Recommended once every three days

1. Relax the cat: Before combing, you can give the cat a massage. Start working after the kitten purrs;

2. Comb along the hair: From the back → waist → buttocks → tail; You can dampen the cat's hair with a small amount of water to reduce static electricity. Comb in the direction of hair growth, from top to bottom;

3. Comb from the chest to the abdomen: Hold the cat and sit on your lap in a human position, comb from top to bottom. The cat's belly is more sensitive, so when combing, the owner must be quick and accurate.

4. Comb the cat's head and face: You can comb from the cat's head or face towards the neck. Be careful of the cat's eyes when combing;

5. Underarm and abdominal hair: At this time, the cat can lie on its side, lift up its front paws, and comb from the underarm to the side of the abdomen;

6. Lastly, use a comb to clean up any excess hair, straighten the cat's fur, and finish the entire process.