Turkish Angora Cat

Turkish Angora cat is slender and slim, with a long body and tail. The tail gradually becomes thinner, the back undulates significantly, the limbs are tall and slender, the ears are large, and the eyes are almond-shaped, with blue, amber, or heterochromatic, that is, each eye is a different color. Angora cats have a long tapered face, a slender body, and a long tail that gradually becomes thinner. Their almond-shaped eyes are blue, glass, or heterochromatic. They have silky fur, soft and delicate; the soft fur on the neck, abdomen, and tail is thicker. This cat does not have an undercoat, and its shedding is very significant in summer. After shedding, it looks like a short-haired cat. Its fur thickens quickly after entering winter, making it easy to comb. Turkish Angora cats were originally only white, but now their fur colors have become more diverse. They can be solid, red, blue, black, or have striped patterns or different color spots, but white is still the favorite color. Angora cats are elegant, calm, and affectionate. They often lie motionless in the room, giving people a sense of preciousness.

Angora cats have silky long hair all over their bodies, with four colors: brown, red, black, and white. White Angora cats are generally considered the purest. This breed of cats is agile and independent, and they do not like to be touched or held by people. Angora cats can give birth to kittens, with an average litter size of 4. The kittens can open their eyes soon after birth and are playful and cute. The most interesting thing about this cat is that it loves water very much and can swim and relax in a stream or bathtub.

The Turkish Angora cat is originally from England and is descended from a crossbreed of Oriental Shorthair cats. It originated in the 1960s from a short-haired foreign white cat. It was not introduced to the United States until 1963. In the 1970s, it began appearing in cat shows and became popular throughout the United States. In order to preserve the pure bloodline of this Angora cat, even the Angora Zoo in Turkey, the birthplace of the breed, breeds them under strict management.

A family with children, or living alone with other pets.

1. Smallpox

Symptoms: Cats with smallpox may have fever and depression, and their body temperature gradually decreases. They may experience weakness, dehydration, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Solution: Choose a good pet hospital to vaccinate on time, keep the home clean, and isolate properly. Rabies vaccine can be given at 3 months old; Cat’s triple vaccine can generally be given at 2 months old, and every month thereafter.

2. Cat flu

Symptoms: Fever, excessive nasal mucus, frequent sneezing, accompanied by conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers, and excessive tearing of the eyes.

Solution: Once discovered, seek medical attention promptly, as the virus can spread through the air. Please isolate the cat from other cats in time.

3. Hairballs

Symptoms: Cats may have vomiting and decreased appetite, and there may be hairballs in their stool.

Solution: Regularly feed the cat hairball paste, and it is best to grow some cat grass at home.

4. Gastrointestinal discomfort

Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.

Solution: First, stop feeding the cat and then feed it some probiotics to regulate its condition. If the situation is severe, seek medical attention promptly. Prevention: 1. Maintain a light diet; 2. Do not frequently change cat food, and follow the seven-day food replacement rule when changing cat food.

1. Feed cats with balanced and nutritious cat food to keep them healthy and active;

2. Clean the cat food bowl in a timely manner and place it separately;

3. Bathe the cat regularly to keep it clean;

4. Give the cat vaccinations in a timely manner to enhance its ability to resist diseases;

5. Clean the cat's feces in a timely manner to avoid affecting others and the environment;

6. If the cat gets sick, take it to a veterinary clinic for treatment promptly.

Grooming Time: Recommended every three days

1. Relax the cat: Before grooming, you can first give the cat a massage service. After the kitten starts purring, proceed with the following steps;

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

3. Comb from chest to abdomen: Hold the cat and sit on your lap in a human posture, 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 head and face around the cat: You can comb from the cat's head or face towards the neck, being careful with the cat's eyes.

5. Underarm and abdominal hair: At this time, the cat can lie on its side, lift up the cat's front legs, and comb from the armpit to the side of the abdomen.

6. Finally, use a de-shedding comb to comb again, remove excess hair, and tidy up the cat's fur, completing the entire process.