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European Burmese Cat and Kitten Information

By: Mitch Endick

The European Burmese cat has a medium size frame with well developed muscles. Their cheekbones are high and the head is round. The eyes are large and set well apart. They come is various colors, ten actually. Various clubs and associations have different rules about which colors are accepted.

Some colors are Blue Tortoiseshell, Lilac Tortoiseshell, Chocolate Tortoiseshell, Brown Tortoiseshell, Cream, Red, Lilac, Chocolate, Blue and Brown.

European Burmese Cat History

The European Burmese dates back far but the modern history probably started in 1945 when soldiers brought cats back from Burma to Britain. From 1949 to 1956 this population of cats was enriched by cats from the United States. Various breeding programs in Britain differentiated the British Burmese from the American Burmese. The British Burmese tends to be more on the Oriental side.

The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wildcat, the genus Felis Lybica. This genus is comprised of smaller cats. Cats are thought to have been domesticated with the advent of farming and the storage of grain. The grain attracted rats and other vermin which naturally attracted wild cats. As time evolved, certain of these cats were domesticated for the mutual benefit of both cat and man. The African Wildcat has certain features which is obvious in the housecat of today.

Health

Cats who reside in the house should generally visit the veterinarian yearly, unless health problems are evident. Cats who enjoy the outdoors may need to see the vet as many as four times a year. When you take your cat to the vet, be sure to bring along a fresh stool sample so the vet can do a fecal exam to check for internal parasites such as tapeworm, round worm, whip worms and hook worms. The vet will also check for external parasites such as fleas, ticks and ear mites.

The vet check should include a dental examination and a cleaning. Cats who are eight years of age or older are considered geriatric and additional blood and urine tests may be necessary to screen for any health problems. At about six months of age, the kitten should also be examined for sexual maturity and decisions about birth control should be made.

Special Considerations

This is a vocal cat
They can make outstanding pets
Often enjoy the company of other cats
Sometimes called a mini-panther

Some terms used to describe the European Burmese Cat include sociable, friendly, affectionate, intelligent, vocal and elegant.

Burmese Cat Registries and Clubs

Burmese Cat Society
Burmese Cat Society of Australasia
National Burmese Cat Society
The Burmese Cat Club
Worldwide European Burmese Society
Cat Fanciers Association CFA
International Cat Association TICA
The Traditional Cat Association, Inc TCA
Canadian Cat Association CCA
The Australian Cat Federation Inc
The American Association of Cat Enthusiasts AACE
American Cat Fanciers Association ACFA
Cat Fanciers Association CFF
United Feline Organization UFO
Cats United International

European Burmese Kittens

Pricing of European Burmese kittens can be high due to the relative rarity in the United States and the caliber of lineage. Unlike puppies, kittens should not be separated from their mother until twelve to sixteen weeks of age. Very important emotional, mental, medical and developmental stages that the kitten needs to experience happen during this time period and should not be curtailed.

Kittens separated from their mother at too young an age often fail to gain weight fast enough, have immunity problems because they have not had enough mothers milk, have eating and eliminating problems, and can have socialization problems.

Every cat and kitten is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your cat or kitten. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.

About the author

Mitch Endick is a staff writer for the quality online store Three Quarter Mattress Set.com. Shop for fine quality Three Quarter Mattress Sets, bedding and accessories at ThreeQuarterMattressSet.com today.

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