Overview of white cats of the Turkish Angora breed

Sometimes you want to be next to someone who warms the soul - a pet. The cat will not only warm you, but also become your friend. What breed to choose? There are many varieties of cats: from sphinx to Maine Coon, this is a matter of taste for everyone. But if you want a dazzling white cat with deep intelligent eyes and a fluffy tail that has a calm and peaceful disposition, then the Turkish Angora is definitely your pet.

Although this breed has been known for a very long time, since the middle of the XV century, it finally formed only at the end of the XIX century. Officially received recognition relatively recently, in the mid-1970s. It is believed that the ancestors of the Angora breed were Middle Eastern wild and African domesticated cats. The breed appeared on the territory of modern Turkey.

At that time, the capital was called Angora, hence the name of this cat. The breed has undergone some changes, and then gained particular popularity.

Angora cats have the following characteristics.

• Wool is soft, fluffy medium length. On the neck, tail and on the hind legs a little longer. It has a small undercoat.
• The classic color is pure white, but lately there are beige, brown, gray and red.
• The cat has the correct proportions, small in size, the males reach 5 kilograms, but the females are almost half the size.
• Head peculiar shape. Slim neck, graceful body and long paws. The tail is longer than that of other cats, very fluffy.
• The eyes have an eastern cut. Usually green, yellow or blue, are multi-colored.

Describe the nature of the Angora breed in one word will not work. On the one hand, the pet is independent, calm with a stable psyche, on the other hand, it is sociable, playful and inquisitive. He likes toys very much, but on occasion he can find a living target. Loves walks in the fresh air.

Angora cat is very clever. She is able to master some tricks: bring a toy or, on the contrary, hide it, open the door, play hide and seek. Always loyal to one owner. Gets along well with children, careful with strangers, gets used for a long time. Does not tolerate rudeness, physical punishment, loud cry. If offended, capable of minor dirty tricks.

Consider the following recommendations of experts.

• Wool Turkish angora requires special care: it is often necessary to comb her fur coat to prevent tangles, especially during shedding. It is often not necessary to bathe, but in order to preserve the white color, this procedure should be carried out about once a month using special means.
• Eyes. Behind the eyes also requires care: you need to wipe them daily with a swab moistened with a special tool. If you notice itching, redness, souring, suppuration, or any other symptoms, consult your veterinarian immediately.
• Teeth. There is no need for special care beyond the oral cavity of a cat; it is enough to brush the teeth once every 2 weeks to prevent tooth decay.
• Ears need to be cleaned as it is contaminated by wiping with cotton buds or special wipes moistened with hydrogen peroxide or with a specialized preparation.If you accidentally detect the appearance of an ear mite, consult your veterinarian.
• Claws need to cut about once a month, if necessary - more often. A claw is also required.
• Tray need to pick up individually, like litter.
• Also need to take care about a place to sleep pet.

Caring for a kitten is not fundamentally different from caring for an adult. But still there are a few tips.

• You should not bathe your pet often, he may get sick due to weak immunity.
• Especially you need to take care of eye health, to ensure that there is no festering, swelling, redness.
• Teaching a kitten of this breed to the tray is quite easy, but it is necessary to choose the right place, shape of the tray and the filler, since it is at this age that basic habits are formed.
• It is also important to ensure that the kitten does not have any ear diseases.

Kittens need to be fed often, at the beginning of feeding it is necessary to acquaint the pet with various products. In order not to burden the body, act on the principle, one day - one new product. Similarly, you can find out the pet's preferences. It is necessary to offer food at the same time, to start from 6 times a day, with time to reduce feeding to 4 times.

An adult cat should be fed often and gradually, 3-4 times a day. So that she does not gain excess weight, you must avoid fatty and high-calorie foods.

In the diet may be poultry, pork, beef, boneless sea fish, vegetables, various cereals. It is important to completely exclude: potatoes, legumes, liver, bread, smoked, salted, spicy. Making a balanced diet is easy, but if you do not have time for this, you can transfer to ready-made feed, which must be premium class. Remember, even good food can cause urolithiasis.

De-worming, necessary vaccinations and treatment of different parasites should be carried out according to the schedule established by the veterinarian. Although the organism of this breed is quite strong and does not cause problems to the owner, some diseases have not been avoided by these cats. These include: ataxia, cardiovascular diseases, possible tumors.

To prevent diseases it is enough to visit the vet once every six months and carry out the necessary preventive measures. With good care, cats can live up to 20 years. White cats of the Turkish Angora breed can have congenital defects such as deafness and strabismus. Therefore, when choosing a kitten, it is worth carrying out simple tests.

The features of the breed are described in the video below.