What is a birman cat?
The Birman cat, also known as the Burmese cat, was first raised by monks in ancient Burmese temples and regarded as the god cat of the temple. It was introduced to Europe in the 18th century and gradually evolved into a stereotype. The Birman cat has a long body, and the coat is mainly light golden yellow. The face, ears, legs and tails are darker in color, brown or dark gray, and the four paws are white.
What does a Birman cat look like?
The Birman is longer than a typical Persian cat, with a narrower face and a light golden yellow trunk coat that contrasts with the color of the face, ears, head, and tail. Appearance: Medium to large. The body and head are strong, and the center of gravity is low, giving it a solid feel. The tips of the ears are slightly rounded. The tips of the front paws are white, up to the back of the legs. A pair of unique sapphire eyes, four paws like snow-white gloves, coupled with a complicated life experience, make the Birman cat known as the “Burmese Holy Cat” exudes a unique temperament.
Birman cat habits
Birman cats are extremely emotional cats. Their feelings for their owners are completely different from their feelings for others. They hope to get the attention and love of their owners, and they also hope that their owners can spend more time with them. People who keep Birman cats may find that although cats are very close to themselves, they are not so “friendly” to other people, and they may directly reject them if they want to hug them.
Of course, some Birman cats are not afraid of strangers by nature, and they can even have a small interaction with strangers, but these do not mean that they have feelings for you at once, and want to become the “he” in their hearts “, you also learn to accept more tests. But you don’t have to worry that even timid Birman cats will not be hostile to you, because they are naturally docile and friendly, but some cats need a longer time to get used to getting along with you.
Like Persian cats, Birman cats also have sweet voices. When they want their owners to accompany them, they will meow smartly and sweetly. In addition, Birman cats are also typical “Virgo” cats. They love cleanliness very much. If the litter box is not cleaned in time, and the living environment is dirty, they will be crazy. Therefore, the owner has to do a good job when raising Birman cats. Sanitation work, otherwise even the cat will dislike you.
Although Birman cats are domestic cats, they are also eager to walk and take a look at the outside world. If you have a small courtyard at home, you will find that Birman cats will often observe the courtyard carefully through the glass. You can take the cat out for a walk while wearing a leash. It should be noted that when other animals appear, pay close attention to the cat’s movements. Once you find signs of war, you must immediately intervene .
Birman Cat Breeding
“Will feeding Birmans only cat food cause cats to be malnourished?” is a clichéd question, and experts say cats won’t develop malnutrition even if they don’t eat other foods. But in fact, almost every cat owner will feed their cats some homemade cat food, but for cats, although homemade cat food can bring temporary taste enjoyment, long-term consumption of improperly handled or nutritionally unbalanced homemade food It can have many adverse effects on cats. So what taboos should owners pay attention to when feeding Birman cats?
Liver: Some cats love liver and refuse to eat other foods. Animal livers contain large amounts of vitamin A, but taking too much vitamin A can lead to muscle stiffness, neck pain, deformed bones and joints, and liver disease.
High-fat foods: If a cat’s diet contains a lot of fatty fish or stale fatty meat, it can lead to insufficient intake of vitamin E, which in turn can cause the cat’s body fat to become inflamed and extremely painful.
Raw fish: Some raw fish contain enzymes that can destroy vitamin B1, and a lack of vitamin B1 can lead to neurological diseases in cats, which can be fatal in severe cases. This enzyme can be destroyed by heating, so be sure to cook the fish after cooking. Feed the cat again.
Meat: Although a cat’s diet should be dominated by meat, feeding cats only meat can lead to uneven intake of minerals and vitamins, which can lead to severe bone metabolic disorders.
Dog food: The nutrients in dog food and cat food are not the same, and the nutrients in dog food cannot meet the needs of cats. Although both cats and dogs are carnivores, dogs have less nutritional needs than cats.
Cod liver oil: Special care should be taken when supplementing cats with additional vitamins and minerals, as excessive consumption of cod liver oil can lead to excessive intake of vitamin A and vitamin D, which can lead to bone disease.
In addition to the foods mentioned above, the owner must also control the supply of snacks. Although snacks are small, they have a great impact on cats. If cats are allowed to eat snacks, they will be more prone to obesity and urinary system than other cats. disease, etc. In addition, we often encounter Birman cats with high uric acid in clinical practice. This is because the owner knows that the cat likes to eat high-protein food (such as shrimp, etc.) and the uninterrupted supply is caused. The owner must pay attention to it.
