Cats since ancient times were the favorites of people. In ancient Egypt, they were revered as sacred animals. Nowadays, almost every home has fluffy cats and cats. In this article, we will discuss the Oriental cats of the black suit - an elegant Oriental breed.
Description
Officially, Orientals, as a separate breed, were recognized and described only in 1974, although there is documentary evidence of their presentation at exhibitions at the end of the 19th century.
Close relatives of Oriental cats are Balinese and Siamese representatives of the feline tribe.
Orientals' appearance is very memorable: the head is a regular triangular shape, on which huge eyes shine. They are also endowed with a disproportionately large ears, while having a long and thin tail, a slender, even elegant physique. The weight of cats of this breed rarely exceeds 5 kg, and the cats are a little inferior to them in size.
The coat is thick and short, its color varies from snowy blue to black, and, like in ordinary cats, the color may be heterogeneous - stripes and specks are not at all a sign of the admixture of extraneous genes. The eyes are either blue, like those of snow-white beauties, or green with a tinge of emerald.
Black Orientals are very attractive and mysterious. When such a pet sits motionless, it is very easy to confuse him with an ebony figurine - his coal-black silhouette and his shiny “precious stones” eyes are so elegant.
Among the advantages of Oriental cats, one should also note the lightly affectionate character, strong attachment to the house and owners and unpretentiousness.
How to contain?
If the owners took to the house a black Oriental kitten, then It is necessary to remember a few simple rules, which will be discussed below.
- You do not need to close it in the room and try to restrict movement - this kitten is very inquisitive and does not recognize any obstacles.
- Oriental kittens, like adult representatives of this breed, love to spin around people, so you need to be careful and cautious. This is especially true for owners of black kittens, which are easily overlooked in the shade.
- It is necessary to teach him to brush teeth from an early age - cats of this breed have a tendency to gum disease.
- It is necessary to observe the diet, compiled by the veterinarian, but do not be deceived by the kitten's thinness: the Orientals are gluttons, and if they are not controlled in food, they will earn themselves obesity, and then problems with the liver and kidneys.
The most suitable type of food for them are balanced dry food.
- If the owner prefers natural nutrition, then it is necessary to remember that it is impossible to give Oriental fish raw and fatty meats - it is better to limit to bird meat or low-fat beef (veal). Fermented milk products are very useful for their digestion. As a source of vitamins, you can diversify their table with boiled vegetables and cereal cereals.
- It is necessary to regularly check the kitten at the vet - although the Orientals have good health, but they have an innate tendency to hypertrophy (increase) of the heart, as well as liver and kidney failure. Early diagnosis will allow the owner in case of illness of a kitten guaranteed to cure him.
It is necessary to devote time to creating a small creature: need to communicate with the kitten. Representatives of this breed are very sociable, they love to listen to the host’s voice and can respond to it (of course, in their own language).
Oriental kittens are very smart and observant. Becoming older, they can easily open interior doors or cabinet doors that are closed with latches-latches.
Useful tips
Oriental cats hate bathing and are very clean, so you don’t need to bathe them unless absolutely necessary - neither the owner nor the pet will add positive emotions.
Eastern representatives of the feline tribe watch their appearance - their wool is almost always even and shiny. Combing it too often is not worth it - once a week is enough. To increase the luster of the hairs and the appearance of rainbow overflows after the owner combed his pet, you need to spend several times on his skin with velvet or suede rag.
Regularly, once every 3-5 days, you should gently clean the pet's delicate ears with wet wipes or cotton swabs.
Oriental cats are very thermophilic, as they come from hot countries, and their short hair does not save from Russian frosts. They easily catch cold, therefore it is necessary to maintain a warm and dry microclimate in the house and not to arrange drafts and dampness.
In the event that there is a long business trip, and the cat remains at home alone, You should not rush to give it to a shelter or friends for a while. These oriental beauties can develop serious stress from a sudden change of scenery, coupled with the lack of a host.
The best option is to ask neighbors or friends to feed the cat at home, leaving them the keys.
The description and conditions of keeping black oriental cats, see the following video.
