Siberian Forest Cat

Siberian cat, in Russian: "Сибирская", also known as Siberian Forest Cat. The national cat of Russia, the earliest written record related to this cat dates back to the 11th century. They are very common in the Russian market and rural Siberia.

Due to the harsh natural environment in Russia, Siberian cats are covered with long fur, even with a thick mane around the neck. Their outer fur is hard, smooth and oily, and the undercoat is dense and thick. They are large in size, weighing over 9 kilograms, and belong to one of the largest breeds of cats, which enables them to withstand the severe cold in Siberia.

The Siberian cat is covered all over with long fur because it lives in the harsh natural environment of Russia, even including a thick fur collar around its neck. Its outer layer of guard hair is hard, smooth and oily, while the undercoat is dense and thick. It has a large body size, with a weight of over 9 kilograms, making it one of the largest cat breeds, which enables it to withstand the severe cold in Siberia.

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First, Feline Panleukopenia

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

Solution: Choose a good pet hospital for vaccinations on time, keep the house clean, and isolate appropriately. Rabies vaccine can be given starting at 3 months of age. The feline trivalent vaccine can generally be given at 2 months of age, with a one-month interval between doses.

Second, Feline Rhinotracheitis

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

Solution: Once discovered, seek medical attention promptly. This virus can be spread through the air, so it is important to isolate the cat from others in a timely manner.

Third, Hairball

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

Solution: Regularly feed the cat hairball remedies and preferably grow some cat grass at home.

Fourth, Gastrointestinal Discomfort

Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.

Solution: First, withhold food from the cat and then feed some probiotics for regulation. If the condition is serious, seek medical attention promptly. Prevention: 1. Maintain a light diet. 2. Avoid frequent changes in cat food. If changing cat food, follow the seven-day transition rule.

Hygiene: Due to the large amount of fur on the cat's body, it is easy to carry various bacteria and fleas. In order to protect the health of the cat and the owner, the cat should be bathed regularly and its fur combed;

Diet: Different cats have different preferences for food. The owner should not randomly select cat food on the market for convenience. It should carefully select cat food based on the type of cat, growth situation, and physical condition and also prepare dedicated 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. It is also necessary to regularly examine the cat and have it vaccinated. Only when the cat is in good health can it have the energy to play with its owner;

Safety: There is a popular saying "curiosity killed the cat". Cats are restless animals and are always very curious about various things. Their nature also makes them like to enter some enclosed spaces, so the owner must close doors, windows, and box lids to prevent the cat from getting into potential danger;

Living space: Cats like to sleep lazily the most, so as an owner, you should prepare a small mat for it to sleep on. After a long period of use, these mats will have a lot of bacteria, so you must pay attention to cleaning and disinfection at any time;

Cat litter: The problem of pets defecating everywhere has troubled many pet owners, but in fact, cats are very clean animals. As long as the owner prepares cat litter for the cat, it will go to the litter box to defecate on its own;

Cats are independent animals, and when the owner forces them to do something, they can become annoyed. Therefore, the owner should trim the cat's nails at any time to prevent being scratched and infected while playing with it.

Grooming Time: Recommended every three days

1. Relax the cat: Before grooming, you can first give the cat a massage. When the kitten purrs, proceed to the next step;

2. Comb along the hair: From back → waist → hips → tail; Wet the cat's fur with a small amount of water during grooming to reduce static electricity. Comb along the direction of hair growth, from top to bottom;

3. Comb from chest to abdomen: Lift the cat and sit on your lap in a sitting position. Comb from top to bottom. The cat's belly is more sensitive. When grooming, the owner must be quick and accurate.

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 during combing;

5. Underarm and abdominal hair: At this time, the cat can lie on its side. Lift the cat's front feet and comb from the armpits 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.