Golden Shaded

The Shaded cat, like the British Shorthair cat, refers to the color of the cat rather than a breed. This includes the commonly seen Silver Shaded cat, Silver Point Shaded, Golden Shaded, Black Golden Shaded, Blue Golden Shaded, Blue Point Shaded, and Golden Point Shaded.

The Golden Shaded cat has an undercoat that ranges from light honey yellow to bright apricot yellow. The topcoat of the back, sides, head, and tail is well-dyed black, enhancing the appearance of a golden color. There is shading on the tips of the limbs and tail. The cheeks, ears, abdomen, and chest are a coordinated lighter color, slightly lighter than the undercoat. Due to less shading, the overall appearance is lighter than the shaded golden color. The outline of the eyes is black. Nose: pink. Eye color: green or blue-green.

Generally, there are two ways for the appearance of Golden Shaded cats in China. One is when a Silver Shaded cat breeds and produces a Golden Shaded cat, but the probability is very low. Objectively speaking, the quality of Golden Shaded cats bred from two Golden Shaded cats is relatively better than those bred from Silver Shaded cats.

Golden Shaded

The Golden Shaded cat, like the British Shorthair cat, refers to the color of the cat rather than a breed. This includes the commonly seen Silver Shaded cat, Silver Point Shaded, Golden Shaded, Black Golden Shaded, Blue Golden Shaded, Blue Point Shaded, a

The Golden Shaded cat, like the British Shorthair cat, is very friendly and curious, not afraid of strangers, very gentle, does not get angry, and does not make a fuss.

The Golden Shaded cat, like the British Shorthair cat, loves to be close to its owner, likes to sleep quietly on your lap, and play with its owner.

However, cats that do not exercise regularly are prone to obesity, and overweight cats can have health problems. So, you should spend at least half an hour playing with it every day.

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Skin diseases mainly include:

a) Bacterial skin diseases: mainly caused by bacterial infections;

b) Fungal skin diseases: caused by fungal infections; skin fungi can survive for more than 1 year in the natural environment, and some fungi have affinity for soil, which can grow and reproduce in the soil and survive for a long time.

c) Ectoparasitic skin diseases: caused by fleas, scabies mites, nematodes, ear mites, lice, ticks, etc.;

d) metabolic skin diseases: hormone-induced skin diseases; allergic skin diseases;

e) immune disorders: skin diseases related to nutrition, etc.

Fungal skin diseases account for more than 80% of the cases, and more than 98% of the fungal skin diseases in cats are caused by Microsporum canis. This is a disease that can infect dogs, cats, and humans. It is commonly known as fungal infection or "ringworm." The dermatology department in human medicine often misdiagnoses it as allergic dermatitis caused by cat hair, which causes many pet owners to give up their cats.

Fungal skin disease

The main route of transmission of skin fungi is contact infection, which can be transmitted through contaminated bedding and contaminated brushes, combs, and mats. This disease can occur all year round, with a higher incidence rate in hot and humid seasons. Cats that have been cured of fungal diseases have resistance to reinfection by the same fungus, but the resistance will disappear after several months to 1 year. This fungus is a skin disease that affects both humans and animals, and children and women are more susceptible to it.

Symptoms

After the cat is infected with fungal skin infection, it mostly occurs on the head, ears, limbs, and trunk. The affected skin loses hair, and circular scales appear, with damaged hair roots remaining, and sometimes the affected area becomes completely hairless. In severe cases, it can form erythema or scab. When hair grows in the center of the ringworm, the alopecia around the ringworm still continues. The affected area is itchy, and individual cats may have severe exudation when scratching, and the affected skin may appear red, swollen, and ulcerated, and severe cases can become suppurative. The development of fungal skin diseases generally spreads in a circular manner from the middle to the periphery. If not treated in time, it can turn into a chronic disease with a long course.

After the above symptoms appear, take the cat to the veterinary hospital for examination.

Treatment

1. Local treatment: topical treatment

It is recommended to shave the hair of long-haired cats and shave the hair within a diameter of 6 centimeters of the lesion for short-haired cats. Be careful not to shave the skin to avoid the spread of the lesion.

Recommended topical medications include Grisovin (Griseofulvin) or Tinidazole if it is a yeast fungus.

Before applying the medication, it is best to wash the local skin with sulfur soap, and then apply the medication. Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to wipe off the scales and scabs in the affected area, and then apply topical antifungal drugs. Apply 2 to 3 times daily, and extend the application range 6 centimeters in diameter outside the lesion, including the seemingly healthy skin around it, so that the medication can penetrate the affected skin directly.

In addition, follow the instructions for medication, especially the number of times of medication should comply with the instructions of the medication.

TIPS: Do not use Dakning cream (ineffective treatment leading to spread of the disease) and Ketoconazole (easily causing drug-induced blindness when ingested by cats).

2. Systemic treatment: After 2 to 4 weeks of local treatment, if there is no significant improvement, it is recommended to switch to oral medication treatment.

When giving cats medication, it is generally recommended to follow the principles of feeding medication to babies and control the weight ratio, so there should be no problems.

1) Griseofulvin

Griseofulvin tablets 30 mg/kg body weight, once daily, continued for 3-4 weeks, can inhibit the development of deep hair root fungi. However, it may be toxic to cats, especially Persian cats, Himalayan cats, Siamese cats, and Abyssinian cats, and cats with immunodeficiency after infection (HIV, cat AIDS) will have more severe side effects when taking griseofulvin, and should be avoided; Griseofulvin has teratogenicity, and should not be given to pregnant cats. In addition, cats taking griseofulvin should avoid direct sunlight, which may cause photosensitivity reactions.

Kittens can be given griseofulvin after four weeks of age, but the lowest dose should be given (5-10/day), and pay attention to the possible toxicity.

During the period of taking griseofulvin, add 4ml of vegetable oil to the cat food every day to promote the absorption of griseofulvin.

2) Traditional Chinese medicine: Coptis Rhizome one qian; Saposhnikovia Root one qian; Notopterygium Rhizome (Notopterygium) one qian; Forsythia one qian and a half; Licorice one qian.

3. Nursing:

1) Sunlight

Many people believe that ultraviolet rays in sunlight can kill fungi, and this is not wrong. However, if used on cats, it must be considered, because killing fungi with ultraviolet rays requires long-term exposure to the sun, and cats themselves do not have sweat glands, and rely solely on oral mucosa and foot pads to dissipate heat, long-term exposure may cause heatstroke and sunburn; If there is a windowsill at home that can receive sunlight for a period of time every day, arrange a place for the cat to rest there. The cat can bask in the sun while looking at the outdoor scenery, it is important to keep it dry.

2) Bathing

Cats infected with ringworm are best to use special shampoo for long-term use, or use sulfur soap, recommended once every 1 to 3 days. Special shampoos and sulfur are quite safe for kittens.

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Feeding Methods for Golden Shaded Cats

The digestive function of Golden Shaded cats is relatively weak, especially when the owner suddenly changes their food. In such cases, vomiting and diarrhea may occur due to their inability to adapt quickly. Therefore, owners should not change their cat's food arbitrarily, and when changing, they should not replace it all at once. Instead, gradually transition and replace a little bit of the food each time, allowing the cat to adapt.

Golden Shaded cats like to interact closely with people and are also fond of exercise. Exercise is vital for their overall well-being and helps prevent obesity. Therefore, owners should set aside about half an hour every day to exercise with their cats, communicate and build a bond. This will not only keep the cat fit but also enhance its relationship with the owner and family members.

When feeding a Golden Shaded cat, it is important to note that they have short noses. The cat food bowl should not be too deep, and wet food is best served on a plate. After each meal, the bowl or plate should be cleaned immediately. Feed the cat 2-3 meals a day, with small portions and frequent feedings. It is preferable not to mix dry food with wet food. Feeding should be done at regular times and in fixed quantities, and the water should be changed daily. As for the type of cat food, I recommend using high-quality brands, such as Royal Canin. This type of cat food has good effects on the cat's digestive system and oral hygiene.

I believe you now have some understanding of Golden Shaded cats. They inherit the excellent qualities of their ancestors, with a strong ability to adapt to their environment and no excessive demands for their living conditions. Although they do not have demanding requirements for their quality of life, owners should still provide them with a comfortable and warm living environment, allowing them to enjoy each day of their lives. This will be a wonderful thing for both you and your beloved pet!