The home pets Abyssinian cat

        

The home pets Abyssinian cat is a cat with long legs and a slender build. Despite their cool appearance, they are active, affectionate, and friendly, making them popular as pets. For those who want to adopt an Abyssinian as a pet, how to train a cat and its characteristics are a concern. In this article, we will introduce the characteristics, personality, and how to train Abyssinian for those who want to have an Abyssinian as a pet.

What type of cat is an Abyssinian?

Abyssinian characteristics, size, coat color

Feature

The Abyssinian is a cat with slender legs, a round face and almond-shaped eyes. The eyeliner pattern on the corner of the eye is a beautiful cat that further enhances the large eyes.

Size

The Abyssinian can reach a height of 40-60 cm and a weight of 3-5 kg. Abyssinian cats reach maturity in about a year.

Body height: The height from the ground to the back when standing on all fours.

Hair Color

There are four types of coat colors: Rudy (reddish brown), Fawn (fawn), Blue, Red, or Sorel (reddish coat color). Abyssinian hair has dark and light colors alternately in one hair, and this hair is called ticking.

The personality of the Abyssinian

Abyssinian cats are gentle, obedient, intelligent, and affectionate with their families, making them easy to keep as pets. With a lively personality, he runs around the room and jumps from high places. I also love pranks. He has a friendly personality and loves to play, so be sure to actively communicate with him.

However, they are very curious, so don't leave the door or window open to avoid running away from the house in excitement.

Abyssinian history

There is a theory that the Abyssinian is modeled after a cat written in ancient Egyptian murals about 4,000 years ago, and another theory is that the cat named "Zula" brought to England from Abyssinia in 1868 was bred. However, there is no clear evidence for either theory.

In the early 20th century, the breed was in danger of extinction in England, but with the cooperation of the United States and France, it was revived in the 1930s.

Tips for raising an Abyssinian

Here are some tips on how to care for an Abyssinian.

How to train an Abyssinian

Abyssinians have a friendly personality, so playing with them and communicating with them will deepen their bond and make training easier. It's a good idea to make some time to exercise with your cat. In addition, Abyssinian cats are not afraid of water, which is rare among cat breeds.

Abyssinian locomotion

Abyssinians are very active and will likely run around the room if left alone. It would be a good idea to put a cat tower in the room and secure enough space to move around so that he can exercise enough even in the house.

Comfortable room temperature for Abyssinian cats

In order for Abyssinians to live comfortably, it is important to provide a comfortable environment throughout the four seasons. Let's keep the room temperature appropriate according to the season, such as hot summer and cold winter. In summer and winter, it is convenient to adjust the room temperature with an air conditioner.

Care instructions

Abyssinian is a short-haired, double-coated cat breed. It doesn't have long hair, so it doesn't need to be brushed frequently, but it's a good way to communicate with the owner, so it's a good idea to brush it with animal hair once a day.

Abyssinian life expectancy

Abyssinian has an average life expectancy of 10-14 years. The average lifespan of all cats is 15 years, so it's a little short compared to the average. In order for them to stay healthy for a long time, treat them with love on a daily basis.

Abyssinian illnesses to look out for

We will introduce you to specific diseases that you should be aware of for Abyssinian dogs.

 

Chronic renal failure

 

Chronic renal failure is a disease in which the kidneys are damaged and unable to properly remove waste products from the body. Symptoms include excessive drinking and urination, loss of appetite, weight loss, vomiting, and seizures. If you see any worrisome symptoms, consult your veterinarian.

Dilated cardiomyopathy

 

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease in which the heart muscle becomes thin and blood cannot circulate throughout the body. Symptoms include open-mouth breathing, drooling, labored breathing, and thrombosis. Symptoms of thrombosis include swelling of the legs, coldness of the lower body, and dragging of the hind legs.

 

Thrombosis is a highly urgent disease, so if you notice symptoms, go to the hospital immediately.

Amyloidosis

 

Amyloidosis is a disease that affects the functioning of organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys, digestive system, and peripheral nerves. Abyssinian cats, in particular, are more prone to developing amyloidosis than other cat breeds due to genetic mutations in the structure of amyloid.

 

When you get sick, you will start to see symptoms such as loss of appetite, weight loss, and lethargy, so if you are concerned about it, it is a good idea to consult a doctor.

Pyruvate kinase deficiency

 

Pyruvate kinase is a disease in which an enzyme called pyrupin kinase on red blood cells is deficient, causing symptoms such as anemia, jaundice, and splenomegaly. Diagnosis is confirmed by blood tests and genetic tests. If you develop anemia or jaundice, seek medical attention immediately.

Progressive retinal atrophy

 

Progressive retinal atrophy is a genetic disorder identified in an Abyssinian in Sweden in 1977. Since sick Abyssinians were bred, the disease gene was passed on to many offspring. Progressive retinal atrophy causes gradual loss of vision, eventually leading to blindness.

 

If you notice a change in the way you see, or if you notice any symptoms such as not coming to the direction of the owner immediately when you call out to him, go to the hospital and have him checked.

Myasthenia gravis

 

Myasthenia gravis is a disease in which commands from nerves to muscles are not working properly, resulting in muscle fatigue and weakness. If you get it, you will not be able to walk well and tend to weaken. If you notice any changes in your gait, seek medical attention.