Birman cat, also known as Burmese holy cat, Latin scientific name (Birman). According to legend, it is a sacred cat raised by monks in the temple to protect the temple. It was later introduced to Europe in the 18th century that the Birman cat finally evolved into what it is today. Birman cats are medium-sized cats that give people a gentle and elegant feeling. They are very friendly and sociable. They like to get along with people and are relatively friendly to their own kind.

1. Characteristics of Birman cats

As a medium-sized cat, the Birman cat is slightly longer than the Persian cat. In addition to the narrow face, the hair color of the trunk is light golden yellow, which is in sharp contrast with the color of the hair on the head and tail. The most attractive thing about Birman cats is probably their innate pair of sapphire-like stone eyes, which exude charming charm. Coupled with their simple and confusing life experience, they look a bit like the mysterious young master of a rich family. The characteristics of the limbs are relatively obvious, including the snow-white soles. Overall, cats have a special temperament that other animals in the cat category do not have.

Birman cats have medium-length hair that is not tangled and easy to manage. Generally there are seal color, blue, chocolate color, cream color, lilac color, red and tortoise shell color. The hair is very fine, soft and thick, and has a relatively good gloss.

2. Feeding of Birman cats

One thing that Birman cats like very much is animal liver, which is also rich in vitamin A. This is also a drawback, because excessive intake of vitamin A can lead to muscle stiffness, bone and joint deformation, liver disease, etc. Avoid fatty and stale foods in your cat's diet, which can lead to inadequate vitamin E intake and cause extremely painful inflammation of body fat. Some raw fish are rich in enzymes that may destroy vitamin B1 and induce neurological diseases in cats. Therefore, it is best to cook fish food before feeding it to cats.

When feeding Birman cats, the staple food is meat, and the supplements should be more non-meat foods in an appropriate amount, so as to meet the cat's various needs for nutrients. Cats have higher nutritional requirements than dogs. It is best to be cautious when preparing extra cod liver oil for cats. Excessive intake of vitamin A and vitamin D can lead to some bone diseases.

Birman cats, like other cats, like to be clean. A clean growing and living environment also provides better emotional communication with cats. Carefully create such a space that is comfortable and suitable for cats. Groom your cat's hair every day, especially during the shedding season, at least twice a day. Carry out thorough hair care with a hair cleanser every week, so that the number of baths can be appropriately reduced, twice a month in summer and once a month in winter.

3. The difference between Birman cats and Ragdoll cats

The Birman cat is a kind of cat raised in Myanmar temples, and the Ragdoll cat is a kind of cat bred by a Californian woman named Amber., its size is also the largest among cats. Although the two cats are very similar, they are easy to distinguish.

Ragdoll cats are the largest cats, with a V-shaped head and a particularly soft body. The eyes are large and bright. The body is covered with very thick hair, in three or two colors. Ragdoll cats have a docile and quiet personality, and have very high tolerance, especially for pain. These are the unique characteristics of Ragdoll cats compared to Birman cats.

4. Birman cat cleaning and care

Cats are one of the most clean animals, especially those with long hair. Cats with short hair do not need a bath at all. The frequency of bathing your cat is once every 15 days in summer and once a month in winter. The temperature of the bath water should be 40°, and avoid getting the cat’s head and face wet. Cats don’t like this very much. After washing, blow dry the hair promptly and don’t leave it wet. Carry out medical care with care items for eyes and ears. Such proper maintenance will make the cat more comfortable.

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