English short self-introduction:
British shorthair, a total of fifteen breeds are now recognized, the most famous of which is the blue line of English shorthair. Shaded tabby stripes appear in kittens in solid, smoke, shadow, shaded gold, bicolor, and three-color kittens. The British shorthair cat has a large round head and a large round eye, and its large, round eyes show a variety of colors depending on the coat. Chubby, with short but well-developed limbs, short and dense hair, this cat has a gentle personality, is bold and curious, friendly to people, and will not lose his temper or bark. I like to be close to my host and like to sleep obediently on your lap. It is highly adaptable, will not change due to changes in the environment, and is very easy to raise. It sometimes climbs to a higher place, looks down at you with its big round eyes and a smile, just like the cat named "Louis" mentioned in "Alice in Wonderland", without words, with only that cute facial expression to capture your heart, can no longer change your love for it.
History of the English Short Cat:
When the Roman legions invaded the British Isles more than 2,000 years ago, many Roman and Egyptian domestic cats were brought to Britain, and after constantly crossing with local wild cats, they formed the prototype of the "British native cat" - a breed with thick coat and round eyes, which were the first British shorthair.
English short cats are recommended for cat lovers
Common diseases of English short cats:
1. Soft stool and loose stool
It is also common for cats to have soft stools. Normal stools are yellow-brown, stripy, shaped, and moderately wet.
Causes: cold, food change, poor food quality, stress reaction, parasites, etc.
Symptoms: soft, viscous, unshaped, watery.
Solution: If it is a parasite, it is recommended to do deworming. If it is a stress reaction such as changing the new environment, it is recommended to observe for a few more days. For dietary reasons, do not change cat food frequently to reduce the burden on the stomach, and pay attention to controlling food intake, eating small and frequent meals, and feeding regularly and quantitatively. In terms of drinking water, we should also pay attention to clean and fresh, do not feed mineral water to cats, easy to get urinary tract stones.
2. Depression
Cats are sensitive animals, and depression is a common condition.
Causes: lack of companionship, death of a partner, abuse, prolonged detention, etc.
Symptoms: loss of appetite, lying on the stomach all day, like to hide, sensitive and irritable, timid
Solution: Cat depression is a problem of mentality, it is recommended that the shovel officer accompany the cat more, and you can interact with the cat with snacks or cat sticks on weekdays to minimize the pressure on the cat.
Breeding matters of English short cat:
Hygiene: Because cats have more hair, they are easy to carry all kinds of germs and lice, etc., for the health of cats and owners, cats should be bathed regularly and groomed;
Diet: Different cats like to eat different food, owners should not choose cat food on the market for convenience, should carefully select cat food according to the type of cat, growth, physical condition, etc., but also have to prepare special tableware for cats;
Health: Like people, cats can also get sick, when the cat is sick, you must take the cat to a special animal hospital for treatment, usually also carry out irregular physical examination and vaccination of the cat, only if the cat is healthy it has the strength to play with the owner;
Safety: There is a saying "curiosity kills cats", cats are idle masters, always have great curiosity about various things, and its nature has led it to particularly like to enter some enclosed spaces, so the owner must close doors, windows, box covers, etc. to prevent cats from falling into potential danger;
Residence: The cat's favorite is to lie down and sleep in, so as the owner should prepare a small sleeping mat for it, and these mats will have a lot of bacteria after the cat is used for a long time, so you must pay attention to cleaning and disinfecting at any time;
Cat litter: The problem of pet open defecation troubles many friends who love pets, but cats are actually a particularly clean animal, so as long as the owner prepares cat litter for the cat, the cat will go to the cat litter to urinate by itself;
The cat is an unbearable master, and he will be annoyed when the owner forces it to do something, so the owner should trim the cat's nails at any time to prevent it from being scratched and infected when playing with it.
Hair care for English short cats:
Grooming time: It is recommended to take it every three days
1. Relax the cat: Before combing, you can give the cat a set of massage services, and wait until the kitten purrs before doing the following work;
2. Comb along the hair: from the back→ waist→ buttocks → tail; When grooming, you can use a small amount of water to wet the cat's hair to reduce the generation of static electricity, and comb from top to bottom along the direction of hair growth;
3. Comb from the chest to the abdomen: pick up the cat, sit on the lap in a human position, and comb from top to bottom. The cat's belly is more sensitive, and the shovel officer must be fast and accurate when combing.
4. Comb around the cat's head and face: You can comb from the cat's head or face to the neck, and be careful with the cat's eyes when combing.
5. Hair under the armpits and on the abdomen: At this time, the cat can lie on its side, lift the cat's front feet, and comb from the armpits to the side of the abdomen.
6. Finally, use a row comb and then comb to remove the excess hair, straighten out the cat's hair, and end the whole work.