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Burmese Cat Makes A Great Pet
Burmese cat has its origin in Thailand, Malaya and Burma. It is generally believed to be descended from a breed of cats called Thong Daeng that lived in the Thai temples. In the cat poems of Thailand they were portrayed as heroic protectors of their homes. They first arrived in the West in the 1930s in the form of a Burmese called Wong Mau. A sailor from the East gave the cat to Dr. Joseph Thompson of San Francisco. From this cat came the modern Burmese breed today.
The Burmese cat has a heavy boned, muscular and medium sized body. The head is round set on a long neck, and the muzzle is short. They have golden large eyes that are set wide apart in their heads. The Burmese has long and slim legs and oval shaped paws. This breed has a shiny coat of short hairs. A well kept Burmese can live up to 18 years and over. The average litter size of a Burmese is between 1 and 8. Burmese comes in many colors, including sable, brown, red, chocolate, cream, lilac, silver, blue, platinum, and tortie. Usually you find the lighter fur on its belly and underside of the Burmese.
Burmese cats have distinct personalities that have been called doglike. These cats even like to play fetch! They are extroverts, acrobatic and quite vocal. Most Burmese cats are also quite intelligent and love people. They may want to sleep on your bed at night, or in your lap. The downside of this loving, attentive nature is that Burmese cats do not like being left alone.
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.
Burmese cats are easy to care for, requiring little special attention. Regular bathing and brushing will keep your Burmese clean and shiny. If your cat goes outside, or is in contact with cats that have been outside, be sure to check for fleas and other parasites regularly. Make sure vet checkups are up to date, in case of health problems, although Burmese are generally fairly robust. They do, however, regularly suffer from a condition where skin or hair becomes attached to their cornea. This condition, called Corneal Dermoid, must be treated by surgery.
Since Burmese cats shed little, they require minimal maintenance. Be sure that you feed your cat high quality cat food, with little filler and lots of good proteins, to maintain optimal health and a shiny, attractive coat. Remember that while Burmese cats can be great companions, they are not for everyone. They can be noisy and demanding if they do not receive enough attention, especially if you have a female Burmese. Be prepared to pay a lot of attention to your Burmese cat, and he or she will make a great companion.
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About the Author: Paulina Jenkins has a website dedicated to variuos breed of cats. Burmese Cat is a popular breed with short hairs. Burmese Cat is a cat that needs minimal maintenance. You are welcome to reprint this article - but get your own unique content version here.
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