The Tiffany Cat was initially simply known as the long-haired Burmese cat. It has a similar appearance to the Burmese cat, with a medium-sized head, short body, and eyes that can range in color from yellow to amber, but golden yellow is considered the best. In the early days, it was not very noticeable in the United States, but recently in England, it has become a substitute for breeding Asian Shorthair cats such as the Bombay cat. Currently, there are not many Tiffany Cats, but with the increase in color, their popularity may increase. Due to the different Burmese cat bloodlines, European Tiffany Cats have a more graceful physique than those from North America, and the fur of Tiffany Cats is noticeably longer, forming a "mane" around the neck, and the tail fur is also much longer.
In the 1940s, the Tiffany Cat was bred from Siamese cats and Angora cats. The Tiffany Cat was initially simply known as the long-haired Burmese cat. It was not particularly noticeable in the early days in the United States, but in England, it became a substitute for breeding Asian shorthair cats such as the Bombay cat. Although there are not many Tiffany Cats, their popularity may increase due to the increase in colors. Because of its different Burmese cat lineage, Tiffany Cats in Europe have a more graceful physique compared to those from North America.
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1. Cat Ringworm
Cat ringworm is a common skin disease in cats, which is basically a fungal infection.
Cause: Kittens with poor constitution are more prone to ringworm. Another type is caused by living in a warm and humid environment, which leads to fungal infections.
Symptoms: The common locations for ringworm are the ears and chin. In the early stage, small patches of ringworm, hair loss, dry scales on the surface, and severe cases may have skin ulcers and extensive bald patches.
Solution: First isolate—shave the hair (shave the hair near the ringworm, one is to facilitate the application of medication, and the other is to prevent the spread of fungi)—take oral medication (common ones are itraconazole/fluconazole/griseofulvin)—apply ointment (ketoconazole cream/miconazole cream/tolnaftate cream/petiffin spray, remember to follow the doctor's instructions before use)—medicated bath (ketoconazole lotion/miconazole lotion, maintain for 1-2 weeks until recovery)—increase nutrition (cats infected with ringworm mostly have some problems with their resistance, and they need to increase nutrition, cook more chicken breast + carrots)—sunbathe more (sunbathe to maintain ventilation, which can help kill bacteria).
2. Cat Rhinotracheitis
Cat rhinotracheitis is also one of the common diseases, and kittens with weak constitution are more susceptible to it.
Cause: A bacterial strain called the herpes virus invades the cat's respiratory tract. This virus attaches to the cat's trachea and begins to invade their respiratory system.
Symptoms: Increased body temperature, mucus around the nose, sneezing, excessive secretions around the eyes, and severe cases may also have conjunctivitis.
Solution: When it is not too serious in the early stage, you can take lysine and cooperate with antiviral eye drops. Kittens are advised to be vaccinated, so they have less chance of getting cat rhinotracheitis. The virus that causes cat rhinotracheitis has a strong survival ability, so it is necessary to disinfect and clean the whole house. Formaldehyde and phenol can be used for disinfection.
3. Vomiting
Vomiting is also a common occurrence in cats. Sometimes cats vomit to protect themselves, and generally they will feel better after vomiting.
Cause: Inhaling too much hair, indigestion, eating foreign objects, changing food too quickly, catching a cold, and gastroenteritis can all cause vomiting in cats.
Symptoms: Hair and mucus can be found in the vomit; or vomiting food, yellow water, and foam, etc.
Solution: If the cat vomits hair, it is recommended to buy some hairball paste or cat grass for the cat to eat.
When a cat vomits, it is recommended to let the cat fast for a day, give it some warm water to drink, and then feed it some pet probiotics to help regulate its flora. If the cat's vomiting symptoms stop, you can feed it a small amount of softened cat food or canned food with more soup. If the vomiting condition does not improve, it is recommended to seek medical attention.
Hygiene: Due to the large amount of hair on the cat's body, it is easy to carry 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 on the market for convenience. They should carefully select cat food based on the cat's breed, growth situation, and physical condition. Special utensils should 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 also be given to the cat. Only when the cat is physically healthy, it will have the energy to play with its owner;
Safety: There is a saying "Curiosity killed the cat". Cats are restless and always have a great curiosity about various things. Moreover, their nature makes them particularly fond of entering enclosed spaces. Therefore, owners must close doors, windows, and lids to prevent cats from potential dangers;
Residence: The cat's favorite thing is to lie down and take a nap, so as the owner, you should prepare a small cushion for it to sleep on. These cushions will accumulate a lot of bacteria after being used by the cat for a long time, so you must pay attention to cleaning and disinfecting them at any time;
Cat litter: The problem of pets defecating everywhere has troubled many pet lovers, but cats are actually 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 don't like to be annoyed. When the owner forces it to do something, it becomes annoying. Therefore, the owner should regularly trim the cat's nails to prevent being scratched and infected when playing with it.
Grooming time: Recommended every three days
1. Relax the cat: Before grooming, you can first give the cat a massage service. After the kitten purrs, proceed with the following steps;
2. Comb along the fur: From the back → waist → hip → tail; you can wet the cat's fur with a small amount of water to reduce static electricity. Comb along the direction of hair growth, from top to bottom;
3. Comb from chest to abdomen: Lift the cat up, sit on the legs in a human posture, and comb from top to bottom. The cat's belly is more sensitive, so when grooming, the cat owner must be quick and accurate.
4. Comb the cat's head and face around: You can comb from the cat's head or face towards the neck, but be careful with the cat's eyes.
5. Underarm and belly side fur: At this time, the cat can lie on its side, raise its front paws, and comb from the armpits to the side of the belly.
6. Finally, use a slicker brush for further grooming, remove excess hair, and tidy up the cat's fur to complete the entire process.
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