How to Care for Angora Cats

 

ANGORA CAT, ORIGIN AND COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE

Introduction

Angora is a breed of cat that originated in Turkey. This cat is one of the oldest breeds of cats in the world.

Most Angoras have muscular, long, tall and elegant features. The tail is long fluffy, beautifully fluffy, in the form of a triangular head, long nose and eared. They are active, affectionate, and their friendly nature makes it easy to get along with children, and even with other pets such as dogs.

 

History Of The Angora Cat

The Turkish Angora, also known as the Ankara cat, originates from the Ankara region in Turkey and its history can be traced back to the 15th century. Recognised by many historians and feline organisations as the origin of long-furred domestic cats in the modern era, it's one of the oldest cat breeds.

The Renaissance era recorded the presence of these long-haired cats in paintings and literature. Their existence was esteemed as a symbol of status and wealth. By the 17th century, Angora cats began to be kept as luxurious pets among European aristocracy.

In recent decades, Angora cats' popularity has been rising globally, particularly because of their gentle, sociable temperament, their fur's silky texture, remarkable variation of eye colors, and their graceful body structure.

 

Characteristics

The Angora is an energetic, noisy, playful and obedient cat breed. Angoras are loyal cats and enjoy interacting with humans. It is an intelligent cat with great curiosity. These cats are easy to train, adaptable, and kind to people and pets around them.

This cat will be sad if it is locked up or left alone at home. It will also get angry if held for too long. Angora will feel more comfortable if he sits on the floor around the owner without being disturbed while watching his surroundings. Happy to find a high place in the house to climb, such as a table, chair or cabinet.

The Angora is a large cat weighing on average between 7 and 13 pounds (3-6 kg) for females and 11-18 pounds (5-8 kg) for males. Their coats vary in color; common colors include white, black, brown, blue, red, beige, purple, Tan, fawn, tortoiseshell or cat pattern. Each hair follicle contains two types of hairs: a long silk protective coat that forms the outer layer and a short downy undercoat that is dense enough to protect it from cold weather conditions if needed.

 

 

Caring for an Angora Cat

1.   Cat Care Equipment

Before buying an Angora cat with the intention of becoming a pet, you should first prepare the necessary equipment for caring for the cat properly.

Here are the cat supplies you should prepare at home to make your cat feel comfortable, healthy, and well cared for:

1.    Cat Cage

2.    Food and water dishes

3.    Cat litter for defecation

4.    Cat food

5.    Litter box and scoop

6.    Fur comb

7.    Lint roller for cleaning cat fur from clothes

8.    Cat-specific shampoo

9.    Towel

10.   Hair dryer

11.    Cat-specific perfume

12.    Pet carrier for taking the cat out or to the vet.

2.   Giving the Right and Quality Food

The first thing to pay attention to, in order to keep the cat healthy and its fur beautiful, is the cat's food and drink.

Given the large number of food brands on the market, we sometimes choose food for our beloved cat indiscriminately. The suitable and good food for angora cats is food that contains little salt and is more suitable for dry food types. Pay careful attention to the food contents before buying cat food, as quality cat food can maintain healthy, beautiful fur and reduce shedding.

If you are still unsure about choosing the right food or food product, it would be better to consult a veterinarian about the product you are going to buy.

 

3.   Combing Its Fur Regularly

Combing the fur of an Angora cat regularly, at least twice a week, is one way to care for an Angora cat. Use a close-toothed comb or slicker brush to remove excess fur that has fallen out to prevent tangled fur.

 4.   Noticing the Weather

If the weather is quite hot (this can be done during the summer), comb/brush the fur of the Angora cat more often than usual to avoid the cat having hairballs. A hairball is a condition where the cat's digestion is blocked by lumps of cat fur.

Hairballs occur because of the cat's habit of constantly licking its fur. In hot weather, cats will lick their fur more often. Therefore, brush your Angora cat's fur more often to reduce the risk of swallowed fur getting lodged in the digestive tract.

 5.   Do not give raw water

The drinking water provided to your beloved cat should be taken from boiled water.

To avoid contamination from germs or other disease sources that might be transmitted through drinking water, store cat food or drinking water in a clean place, and also keep the cage clean as well as avoid your beloved cat from stray cats.

Because most stray cats have a lot of flea issues which can cause cat fur to fall out.

 

Various kinds of diseases in Angora cats

Angora cats are one of the most common types of cats with infections. If you have an Angora cat, then you should understand the various possible causes of such cats and also how to deal with them.

 

1.   Panleukopenia

Panleukopenia is a viral infection that causes fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy. The Virus is spread through direct contact with infected cats or their feces. The Virus can also spread indirectly through contaminated food bowls, sandboxes, and other objects in the environment.

Blood derived from panleukopenia can cause hemolytic Anemia caused by iron deficiency (IMHA) caused by untimely pure red blood in the bloodstream. This can lead to yellow infections (gum or skin burns), anemia (red blood appears), inflammation under skin wounds as well as internal organs such as the liver or kidneys - all symptoms that can be explained as other conditions such as FIP virus infection

 

2.   Distemper

There are several types of distemper virus that cause cats, dogs, and ferrets. They can call through direct contact with an infected family member or through the air.

As most of the sick members have fever, cough, and vomiting; some also have diarrhea. Your safety animal may become dehydrated if he doesn't drink enough water when he's sick--so it's important to take care of him during this time!

Distemper is fatal in most young animals (especially puppies) but older animals usually recover after receiving proper medical care from your veterinarian

 

3.   Rhinotracheitis

Rhinotracheitis is an upper respiratory tract infection in cats caused by feline herpes virus 1. This is made easier through coughing, sneezing and direct contact with the secretions of an infected cat.

The Virus spreads suddenly and quickly, spreads quickly, spreads, and spreads liquid from the eyes or nose. All usually appear three to seven days after completion but it can take up to 10 days before they appear at all!

 

4.   Calicivirus (Chlamydia)

Calicivirus is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection that is usually fatal in kittens. The kitten may do some things like have a cold and eat and drink. Vaccines are the best way to prevent CALICIVIRUS.

 

5.   Giardia

Giardia is a parasite that can be transmitted to humans through contaminated air or food. This parasite lives in all of us and infected humans, which infects diarrhea, cramps, and bloating.

Giardia can be diagnosed through a small test or by looking at a sample under a microscope. Antibiotics such as metronidazole (Flagyl) or tinidazole (Tindamax).

 

6.   Cryptosporidium

Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite that causes disease in humans. This leads to contaminated air, so you should avoid contact with contaminated air or food that has been stored in open containers for more than 24 hours (unless you live in the city). Cryptosporidium can be fatal in young kittens, so it is important to treat it as soon as possible. The best way to treat cryptosporidium is with antibiotics such as sulfadimethoxin/or methotrim or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim).