Burmese Cat Makes A Great Pet
Paulina Jenkins
Burmese cats originated in Thailand, Malaya, and Burma. They are believed to be descendants of a breed of cats that lived in Thai temples, called Thong Daeng. Poems portray these cats as heroic protectors of their homes. They came to the West in the 1930s, beginning with a cat called Wong Mau, brought by a sailor to Dr. Joseph Thompson of San Francisco. This cat was the ancestor of the modern Burmese breed.
The Burmese cat is muscular, heavy boned and medium in size. It has a round head, a long neck and a short muzzle. The eyes of this cat are large and are set widely apart. The color of the eyes is usually golden yellow. Burmese cats have legs that are long and slender and paws that are oval shaped. The Burmese cat is a cat breed with short hairs. The coat is short and glossy and comes in many colors. Some of the colors are brown, sable, chocolate, red, lilac, cream, blue, silver, platinum and tortie. The Burmese cat has a lighter colored under parts than the rest of the body. They have a long lifespan usually between 18 and 20 years. The litter size of a Burmese cat is around 1 to 8.
Burmese is so much like a dog in many ways. They enjoy playing fletch like the dogs. They are outgoing, social, acrobatic and quite talkative. Burmese cats are intelligent and love to be with humans. They enjoy sleeping on your lap and in your bed at night. Burmese does not like to be left alone on its own without company.
Burmese cats make a great family pet as they enjoy the company of humans. It is also suitable as a pet for one single owner. They are fascinated with water and will play with dripping or running water for hours. While you are away during the day at work, it is advisable to provide your pet with a companion to play with. You can also provide some toys, kitty condo and scratching post to keep your pet busy. Burmese cats are very talkative and could talk for hours.
It is very easy to care for Burmese cats as they do not require any special attention. Give your cat a regular bath and brush to keep its coat clean and shiny. If your cat is allowed to go outdoors be sure to check for fleas and other parasites on a regular basis. The Burmese cat is generally a healthy breed but ensure veterinary checkups are regular just in case of any health problems. They do sometimes suffer from a condition called Corneal Dermoid. This condition can be rectified by surgery to remove the skin or hair that has attached to the cornea of their eyes
The Burmese cat does not shed much and therefore grooming is easy. To maintain the shiny coat color only feed your Burmese cat premium cat food.The Burmese cat is a noisy, vocal and very busy cat always into something. It is therefore not for those people who prefer a more placid and quiet pet. However, the male Burmese cat seems to be less noisy than the females. The Burmese cat is a very responsive and affectionate companion that seems to understand what you say. If you can give the Burmese the attention it craves, it will make a great companion. .
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