Birman cat

Birman cat

Cat breeds

The number of known cat breeds with different genetic traits has increased dramatically since the late fifties of the last century, as these breeds have spread and become more common, and the recognized cat breeds are classified into two classes, which include between 30 and 40 species, so that these two categories include both Persian cats Long-haired and domestic short-haired cats, and these species have been placed in subcategories within the two main categories depending on the coat color of cats, and each of the Siamese cats, Himalayas and Birman cats are some of the best for cat breeds, and in what follows the discussion of the Birman cat will be allocated in a way. detailed.

Birman cat

 The Birman cat is also known as the sacred Burma cat, and it is one of the domestic cat breeds that are characterized by long hair, silky to the touch and dark blue eyes, and this cat has a medium-sized, rectangular body with a broad face and a distinctive nose, and this type of cat was first recognized in France In 1925, but it is believed that this strain originated in Burma or somewhere in Asia, and the Berman breed was eliminated during World War II, as only two cats remained alive in Europe of this strain at the end of the war, but it was in After mating these two cats with Persian cats and Siamese cats to rebuild the Birman breed, so that the Birman cat breed appeared in pure form again by the early fifties of the last century, and the restored breed was discovered in Britain in 1965.

The characteristics of the Birman cat The Birman cat has become one of the favorite types of cats for many people who are interested in raising pets, and the reason for this is due to his attractive appearance and calm behaviors, and in order to raise one of these cats, it is necessary to know his characteristic and how to distinguish this type of cat Different types, and fall into the following:

Color: Where it is necessary to check the common colors of the Birman cat's coat, as these cats are born completely white with pink noses, and the color of these cats differs in some parts of their body, such as; Her nose, tail, face, and legs.

Coat: Most cats have double coats, while Birman cats only have a single undercoat, as their coats are relatively light and softer, with a layer of fur around their neck.

Examination of paws: It is possible that the colors of the Birman cat's coat are similar to some other types of cats, but the Birman cats are distinguished by their white feet, as all their paws must be completely white, which indicates the purity of this cat.

Size: The Birman cat is medium in size, with a weight ranging between 7 to 12 pounds, while the weights of females are slightly less, and its length is about two and a half feet, and its height ranges between 12 to 16 inches.

Head and eyes: Birman cats are distinguished by their dark blue eyes, round face, medium-sized ears and Roman nose, where these different features give this type of cat a distinctive and wonderful appearance.

Behaviors and personalities: As these cats are very calm and non-aggressive, they are also very sociable, patient and very gentle, and they are very social cats, as they require a great deal of attention, and need to be near their owner.

How to care for a cat Birman

 After talking about the Birman cat and how to identify this cat, we will learn about how to care for the Birman cat, as this type of cat can be taken care of through three procedures that must be followed and performed, and in what follows, the necessary procedures will be talked about to take care of the Birman cat:

Necessary supplies:

•  Provide a collar that includes an identification tag for the cat and its owner to ensure that the cat is not lost.
• Buy cat food and water dishes, preferably metal or porcelain, and they must be cleaned regularly once every several days.
• Providing a bed for the cat so that the cat can stay in its own comfortable bed.
• Get some cat toys, as these cats are very playful animals.

Delivering daily needs:

• A healthy food for a Birman cat should be chosen, as the food should be of high quality and with a good source of energy.
• A source for drinking fresh water should be provided, and it must be located in a location that is easily accessible to the cat.
• The cat owner should play with him on a daily basis to keep her happy and cheerful.
• This type of cat should be taken care of, such as placing it on the lap of its owner and patting its coat.

Providing health care:

•  Cleaning the teeth of Berman cats should be done at the veterinarian once every six months, as these cats are prone to developing gum disease.
• The Birman cat should be shown to the veterinarian for general health checks once a year, and it must be ensured that this cat is given some annual vaccinations to protect it from various diseases.

Birman cat diseases

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is one of the biggest cardiac diseases threatening cats, but the dominant gene for this disease is prevalent in Berman cats, as it can cause heart failure and paralysis in the hind legs, and this disease can also lead to sudden death, These cats suffer from high probabilities of developing chronic kidney disease as a result of their secretion of creatinine and homologous dimethyl arginine,

 which accumulate in the blood due to the metabolism and catabolism that occurs in the cells of these cats, and these cats are also susceptible to feline peritonitis, which leads to changes in Kidney function, which consists in controlling the levels of creatinine in the blood and urine.