The Burmilla cat sports a muscular build and is medium in size, weighing between 8 and 10 pounds. The coat is silky to the touch and can be short to medium in length. With a plumed tail, fluffy ruff and grinning face, the Burmilla is a beautiful cat that is known for its good natured playfulness. They enjoy the company and will actively seek out the attention favored humans.
Their natural curiosity can lead to some mischievous behavior. Recognized colors include brown, black, blue, red and a range of tortie blends, shades and points. Grooming is usually limited to claw clips and the occasional brushing which the Burmilla tends to enjoy.
Brief History of the Burmilla Cat
The Burmilla comes from the United Kingdom. The consensus seems to be that the Burmilla came about by chance instead of formal breeding program. Reports have it that the unintentional mating of a Burmese cat and a Chinchilla cat produced the first litter of Burmilla kittens in 1981. They gained championship status in the United Kingdom in 1984. The International Burmilla Breeder Association provides information for this cat from around the world.
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.
Feline Health Considerations
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. Feline Enteritis, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus pose serious health dangers to cats and vaccinations against these diseases should be given as soon as recommended by your veterinarian.
Any vet check should include a complete dental examination and a cleaning if necessary. 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.
Burmilla Kittens
Kittens are generally available and the price depends upon bloodlines color and markings. Unlike puppies, kittens should not be separated from their mother until twelve to sixteen weeks of age. Some very important developmental stages occur during this period including emotional, mental and health. Curtailing this development may lead to any number of medical and behavioral problems.
Kittens that are separated from their mother at too young an age often fail to gain weight fast enough, have immune system problems because they have not had enough mothers milk. The may also develop eating and eliminating problems, and can have problems socializing with other cats and with people. Kittens, regardless of the breed, have much to learn the mother so early separation should be avoided.
Every cat and kitt women's coats en 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.
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