The Japanese short-tailed cat, also known as the Japanese truncated cat. This cat is a breed that is produced due to a genetic mutation. The Japanese short-tailed cat has been in Japan for about a thousand years, and some believe that it was introduced to Japan by China or Korea more than 1,000 years ago. The Japanese short-tailed cat has a tail of only about 10 cm long, and the Isle of Man cat is the shortest cat breed. Among the Japanese short-tailed cats, the three-color cat is the most popular, but there are also many red and white cats and white cats. The appearance of the Zhao Cai cat comes from the Japanese short-tailed cat.
The Japanese short-tailed cat is slender, with thick bones, a well-proportioned body, a pronounced body line, more developed muscles than other oriental cats, and sensitive movements.
Stature: The Japanese short-tailed cat is slender, but has a strong physique, muscular body, and a short curved tail, about 10 cm. The tail hair is particularly thick, resembling a rabbit's tail. The Japanese short-tailed cat is affectionate, friendly to people, lively and loves to run and play, which is very suitable for family breeding.
Head: triangular, high cheekbones.
Ears: Ears upright eyes: large and round, the eyes are slightly raised, a bit "hanging eye tips".
Nose: The nose is long, wide and round.
Limbs: The limbs are long, and the hind limbs are longer than the forelimbs.
Paws: The claws are of moderate size and oval in shape.
Tail: The tail is short, only 5 to 7 cm, but its movement is flexible. Coat: The coat is medium in length, soft as silk, and shiny.
Coat color: bright coat color, white is the basic color, three colors are more expensive, there are dark colors similar to tiger skin with markings and other colors.
The Japanese short-tailed cat is a cat breed native to Japan.
The Japanese short-tailed cat, also known as the flower cat or short-tailed flower cat, has a long history, and some people believe that it was introduced to Japan by China or Korea more than 1,000 years ago. The Japanese believe that the flower cat is a symbol of luck, so there are many families that keep it. It was introduced to the United States from Japan in 1968, but not many were raised in Europe.
Japanese short-tailed cats are very adaptable to the environment, they are omnivorous animals, and they are easy to keep as pet cats. The Japanese short-tailed cat is intelligent by nature, smart and docile, with a beautiful call, robustness and quick movements. The male cat is stable and generous, and the female cat is elegant and luxurious.
The most popular breeds of Japanese short-tailed cats are hawksbill-white flower cats (with black, red, white, or tortoiseshell color plus white), black cats, white cats, red cats, black and white cats, red and white cats, and tortoiseshell cats (black, red, and milky yellow). In addition to the absence of fancy siamese and Abyssinian cats, it has other purebred cat-like colors.
Flower cats or round-tailed cats, which are often seen in Japan, are not so unusual. But since 1968, a pair of Japanese cats were brought to Virginia in the United States, and they have been given the resounding name of "Japanese short-tailed cats" and have attracted everyone's attention. Its peaceful character and meekness make it the perfect pet for writers. The Japanese short-tailed cat has unique Oriental features and smooth body hair. All coat colors are recognized, but flower cats with a mixture of white, black and brown are the most popular. His personality is cheerful and emotional. In 1970, there was also a Club for Japanese Short-tailed Cats, which was even more loved by everyone.
The foreign size, with its short tail like that of a rabbit, is the biggest feature of the Japanese short-tailed cat. Because it is a recessive genetic factor, it will not be passed on to kittens unless both parents are short round tails. It is a cat breed native to Japan and has been bred in Japan for many centuries. After being introduced to the United States, it was improved and cultivated. It is said that an American female cat lover who lives in Japan found that there is a cat in Japan with a tail as short as a rabbit's tail, which is very cute. After the second world station, she brought a few cats back to China. These cats are the ancestors of the current Japanese short-tailed cat. The Japanese short-tailed cat has become one of the world's most famous ornamental cats, but it has not yet been recognized in the UK. When sitting, the Japanese short-tailed cat often raises one of its front paws, which is said to represent auspicious wishes; Tortoiseshell-white flower cats are considered auspicious. The tricolor cat often appears in literary and artistic works and paintings of some countries.
diet
Cat food is mainly meat and fish, the cost is high, if for nutritional reasons, it will definitely cost too much. Therefore, it is good to use cat food, because it is both economical and not lacking in the nutrition that cats need, which is very convenient. Nowadays, when it comes to cat food, it refers to cat food, which is very popular.
Dry food and nutritional mix balanced
It can be roughly divided into three types: dry, canned, and half-cooked. Dry food is a comprehensive nutritional food that contains the necessary nutrients. Adding some water to this food is basically enough. The flavors include beef, chicken, and fish, each of which is crunchy and chewy.
This food is both exerciseable, inexpensive, and easy to preserve. Therefore, if possible, try to focus on this kind of food. Be careful to add enough water when feeding.
Canned food is loved for its variety and delicious taste
Canned shrimp, fish and other high-grade raw materials, a wide variety of types, easy to choose. The taste is delicious, so it is more popular with cats than dry food. However, it does not contain all nutrients, so it is better to mix with dry foods. Canned food is easy to store for a long time, but pay attention to the fact that it is easy to deteriorate after opening, and the semi-cooked food is between dry food and canned food, which is suitable for old cats.
hair
The tongue of a short-haired cat is long. Its care is very simple, as long as you set aside a little time every day, hold it in your arms, and gently stroke it with warm hands, it is the best care for it, because this can help it transmit the oil needed for the coat and make its coat more shiny.
Cats living at home basically lose their hair all year round, and the Japanese short-tailed cat is no exception, so regularly feeding them spit balls can help them clean up the hair balls that accumulate in their stomachs, and also help them take care of their stomachs.
oral cavity
Regular dental care for the cat by the owner can effectively slow down the formation of plaque that can cause periodontitis. The care method is as follows: the most effective method is to brush your teeth. The veterinarian will tell you how to brush your cat's teeth regularly with a toothbrush and toothpaste specially designed for them. Here are two ways to brush your teeth:
1, soft towel or disinfectant gauze for the cat to wipe the teeth, and then use the cotton soaked with garlic juice to rub the teeth and gums, if you find that there is residual food left in the tooth gap, you can use small forceps to clip out. The use of oral fresheners, adding a small amount to the cat's drinking water every day, can also play a role in cleaning the mouth.
2. The tooth has tartar, please take it to a professional animal hospital for examination and ask a doctor to deal with it.
3. Feed the cat a small amount of thin and soft food, except for special circumstances, it is not recommended to eat canned food for a long time or soak dry food in water to soften. Such as long-term consumption of thin soft food, the teeth of cats in old age are easy to loosen, and food residues are easy to deposit in the gap between teeth to breed bacteria.
bathe
Cats that don't have bathing habits hate getting wet. So wash it once or four times a month, and then wash it when it's dirty. If you start bathing around four months after birth, you can form a habit and become a cat that loves to bathe.
Pull out your ears, cut your nails, and brush well before washing. At this time, if a hairball is found, even if it is very small, it should be dealt with in time. Otherwise, once wet, it will become felt-shaped and difficult to comb.
Pour warm water into the tub, let the cat stand in, and then pour water in a shower or bucket to allow the water to penetrate into the roots. The head was wet little by little with gauze.
Apply shampoo in the order of neck, chest and head, then gently rub it with your fingertips like a massage, and after foaming, carefully wash your buttocks, claws, especially dirty places.
Wash the neck, chest, tail, and head in the order with a shower or bucket of water. Pay attention to the water temperature, pay attention to the shampoo and foam into the eyes. Wash twice when it's dirty.
After a complete wash, apply the solution. Then rinse with water. After washing, gently wipe the water.
Quickly wrap your body in a towel to absorb moisture. When using a hair dryer, blow from the hips to the neck. Pay attention to the temperature to avoid burns. Dry and comb through.