Alice White
Birman cats are distinguished by excellent health and friendly disposition, they have a quiet and melodic voice. Representatives of this breed do not cause much trouble to the owners.
The appearance of a Birman cat
Sacred Birma is a medium-sized cat, whose color resembles that of her Siamese counterparts. Her coat is soft and delicate. Ideally, an individual of this breed has a long and silky fur and a color-point color. An excellent feature of the Birman, one might say, their business card is bright blue eyes and white “socks” on their paws.
These cats are especially fond of those who are delighted with the color of the Siamese but dislike the latter for their thin structure and wayward behavior. Admirers of Himalayan cats find an outlet in sacred Birman, but do not love the latter for their short and squat body. In this regard, the Birman cat is a real find, it is a kind of middle variant, kind of between these two breeds. And as a “bonus” they get her docile nature and livability.
The nature of Birman cats
This graceful Asian beauty is distinguished by her extraordinary intelligence and quick wit. It seems that she understands the owner almost perfectly. When someone talks, the Birman looks closely into the eyes, literally peers, understands what they are talking about, and even tries to grasp the hidden meaning. Buddhist monks, who noticed such a feature in cats of this breed, called them “the eye of heaven”.
The nature of Birman cats, as they say, is without extremes. Excessive passivity is not observed behind them, and they also do not possess too violent a temperament. These pets are characterized by calmness and balance. Playfulness, friendliness, and gentleness are the main features of the sacred Birman who love her. These wonderful qualities, oddly enough, are more pronounced in males, although, it would seem, it should be the other way around. Playing with their owners, intelligent Birman cats will never scratch in the heat of excitement. The ability to “control themselves”, as a true sign of a noble breed, is clearly in their blood.
The Birman cat does not tolerate loneliness and does not distance itself from other animals in the house, she easily gets along with cats of other breeds and even dogs. But if the owner pays a little more attention to other pets, the Birman may become jealous. Representatives of this breed get along well and play with them with pleasure. If the atmosphere suddenly heats up in the house and a scandal is brewing, wise sacred Birman in some incomprehensible way can defuse the situation, forcing the household to smile and forget about the quarrels.
Care and maintenance Birman cat
Myanmar is one of the hottest countries on our planet, so it is not surprising that its native is a very thermophilic animal that does not tolerate drafts. We are used to the fact that ordinary domestic cats can sleep on a rug, in an armchair, but only Birman cats sleep under a blanket. She is not at all adapted to life in the yard and on the street, especially in the cold season. Sacred Birman does not accept precipitation, she is frankly afraid of them.
The characteristic features of this breed are also manifested in the structure of the vestibular apparatus – its representatives land poorly. Therefore, if you release the cat onto the balcony, be sure to put a net on the window so that your pet does not fall down when driven by natural curiosity, he begins to explore everything around.
The coat of Birman cats does not require special care. There is no undercoat, so it is enough to comb them with a special brush once every two weeks. Daily care of the coat is required only during the molting period – in order to avoid the formation of tangles on it. Ears require simple hygiene procedures: it is enough to wipe their inner surface with a damp swab twice a month.
Bathing Birman cats are another story. They do not like water procedures, so please be patient. Swimming takes place quickly and without many nerves only if the Birman is accustomed to it from an early age.
Feeding
The diet of Birman cats must be balanced. Unlike many people, they are not prone to food addiction. No matter how much food you overeat, she will eat exactly as much as needed, without overeating. In addition, among other things, natural activity, they are overweight they are threatened neither at an early age nor in adulthood.
The diet of small kittens should be low-fat chicken and ground beef, dairy products. Such a menu will be the key to preserving the brightness of the coat in adulthood. Babies, in order for them to fully develop, need to be fed 4–5 times a day, the portion size should not exceed 150 grams. Fermented milk products should also be given to adult cats, which is beneficial to their health. Elderly and old cats are usually fed twice a day, a single serving should be 200-250 grams.
How to choose a kitten
When buying a Birman kitten, or any other breed, you want to be sure of its breed and health. Purchasing from hands or from online stores of sustainability cannot do this. The most reliable way to avoid mistakes is to buy a kitten from a certified cattery. The owners of such establishments, as a rule, value their reputation, pay special attention to the health of kittens, their upbringing, and social adaptation. Here your future pet is vaccinated against infectious diseases and prophylactic. Leaving the cattery, kittens will come to your house already adapted, sociable, accustomed to the tray and scratching post.
Many, at their own peril and risk, still buy Birman kittens not in certified nurseries or even from their hands. In this case, carefully examine the kitten. A kid who has no health problems is usually cheerful and active, he has clear eyes, clean ears, and a shiny thick coat. Ask if the kitten was vaccinated, he has a veterinary passport, then the baby was fed.
If you notice a discharge from the nose or eyes, then it is better not to buy such a kitten – it is more expensive for yourself.
