There are many friends around us who like to keep Himalayan cats, mainly because Himalayan cats have large eyes, bright and shiny hair, and are well-behaved and docile. They treat humans in a friendly and friendly manner. So, what are the characteristics and feeding skills of the Himalayan cat? What should be paid attention to when feeding?

1. The appearance characteristics of the Himalayan cat

(1) Head: head cover Broad and round; the forehead is round, the jaw is round, and the whole head is in harmony with the short, thick neck. The nose is short, flat and slumped down, the cheeks and the E are plump and round.

(2) Ears: The ears are small, rounded at the ends, not wide at the base, and the distance between the ears is wide, lower than the head cover.

(3) Eyes: The eyes are large and round, slightly protruding, the distance between the eyes is slightly wider, and the eyes are blue.

(4) Body: A typical short and fat body, with a deep and wide chest, shoulders as wide as the waist, the ribs are expanded into rounded, the abdomen is not retracted, the back is short and the top line is flat.

(5) Limbs: The limbs are stubby and straight, with strong and powerful bones.

(6) Tail: The tail is thick and short, but in proportion to the body. Able to drop below the topline when walking without mopping the floor.

(7) Coat: The coat is long and dense, but does not stand up close to the body surface. The fur is silky soft and shiny. The coat is composed of upper and lower hairs, and the lower hair is thin and long, covering the whole body. The nape is richly feathered, forming a frill.

(8) Coat color: The body coat color includes seal coat, blue, chocolate, lilac, white, red and so on.

2. Daily care of Himalayan cats

1. Assist in grooming

Tongue surface of Himalayan cats Rough, with special barbed lingual papillae, like a comb, Himalayan cats often use tongue licking to groom their coats. The parts that cannot be licked, such as the head and neck, can be combed with claws.

Expert Advice: Even so, it's best to groom your cat once a day.

2. Bath and groom every day

Himalayan cats must groom every day to avoid hairballs. At the same time, it is also very important for Himalayan cats to bathe, but the water temperature should be well controlled to prevent cats from catching a cold.

3. Clean and prevent parasites

Bathing the Himalayan cat can not only keep the cat clean and beautiful, but also remove some parasites on the body surface, promote blood circulation and metabolism, Play the role of disease prevention and fitness.

Experts explain: The habit of bathing should be cultivated at an early age, and the cat will be reluctant to bathe the cat until it is an adult.

4. Clean up eye secretions

Himalayan cats have large and protruding eyes and are vulnerable to external stimulation and damage. Pay attention to whether their eyes are in daily care. If there is excessive secretion, seek medical attention immediately.

Experts explain: The immune system is weak and prone to feline rhinotracheitis, catarrhal enteritis, and leukopenia. Pay more attention.

5. Prevent respiratory infection

Because it is a purebred cat, the immune system may be relatively weak, and usually pay more attention to preventing infection. When it is cold, you should add clothes for cats to keep warm and reduce the rate of respiratory tract infection.

Because the Himalayan cat is very responsive, with small ears, rounded ears, small body size and more body hair color, it is loved by many people. When we raise Himalayan cats, we should pay attention to the cleaning of the cat, and we can bathe our beloved cat every day to help it clean up the secretions from the eyes.