Burmilla Cat, also known as Burmilla, with the Latin name Burmilla. This breed of cat was born in England in 1981 and successfully participated in an exhibition two years later, immediately attracting widespread attention. In fact, the birth of Burmilla Cat originated from a beautiful combination - a lilac Burmese cat and a silver Chinchilla Persian cat, resulting in the first generation of Burmilla Cats.
Burmilla Cat originated in England and is a descendant of a cross between a Burmese cat and a Chinchilla longhair cat. In 1981, Lady Miranda von Kirchberg of England bred the first Burmilla Cat and made its debut at a show hosted by the Cat Association in 1983, attracting widespread attention. Later, Charles and Terry Clarke bred another lineage of Burmilla Cat with beautiful markings, and by combining these two varieties, they produced offspring with even better quality.
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1. Smallpox
Symptoms: Cats with smallpox may have a fever and depression, and their body temperature gradually decreases. They may also experience weakness, dehydration, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Solution: Choose a good pet hospital to vaccinate on time and keep the house clean. Isolate when necessary. Rabies vaccine can only be given at 3 months old; Feline three-in-one vaccine can usually be given at 2 months old, and should be given once a month.
2. Cat Flu
Symptoms: Fever, excessive mucus in the nose, frequent sneezing, accompanied by conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers, and excessive tearing.
Solution: Once symptoms are found, seek timely medical treatment. This virus is transmitted through the air, so separate the cat from other cats promptly.
3. Hairballs
Symptoms: Cats may vomit, have a loss of appetite, and pass hairballs in their feces.
Solution: Regularly feed the cat hairball remedy and ideally have some cat grass at home.
4. Gastrointestinal Discomfort
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
Solution: First, fast the cat, then feed it some probiotics for regulation. If the condition is severe, seek timely medical treatment. Prevention: 1. Maintain a bland diet; 2. Avoid frequent changes in cat food and follow the seven-day switching rule when changing cat food.
Hygiene: Because cats have a lot of fur, they are prone to carrying various bacteria and fleas. For the sake of the cat and the owner's health, the cat should be bathed regularly and its fur should be groomed;
Diet: Different cats have different food preferences. 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. 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 be given to the cat. Only when the cat is in good health can it have the energy to play with its owner;
Safety: There is a saying "curiosity killed the cat". Cats are active and always have a great curiosity about everything. Their nature also makes them like to enter enclosed spaces. Therefore, owners must close doors and windows, box lids, etc. to prevent the cat from getting into potential danger;
Living environment: Cats love to lie down and sleep, so as an owner, you should prepare a sleeping pad for it. After a cat uses these pads for a long time, there will be a lot of bacteria. Therefore, you must pay attention to cleaning and disinfecting them at any time;
Cat litter: The problem of pets defecating anywhere has bothered many pet owners, but cats are actually very clean animals. As long as the owner provides the cat with cat litter, it will go to the cat litter on its own to defecate;
Cats cannot be provoked. When the owner forces it to do something, it will become annoying. 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 start with a massage for the cat. Wait until the kitten starts purring, then proceed with the following work;
2. Brush along the hair: From back → waist → hips → tail; Use a small amount of water to wet the cat's fur to reduce static electricity. Brush along the direction of hair growth, from top to bottom;
3. Brush from chest to abdomen: Hold the cat and sit on your lap in a sitting position. Brush from top to bottom. The cat's belly is more sensitive, so the owner must be quick and accurate when grooming;
4. Brush around the cat's head and face: You can brush from the cat's head or face towards the neck. Be careful with the cat's eyes;
5. Underarm and belly hair: At this time, the cat can lie on its side, lift its front paws, and comb from the armpit to the side of the abdomen;
6. Lastly, use a comb to groom again, remove excess hair, and straighten the cat's fur to complete the entire grooming process.