The Himalayan cat was originally a cross between a Persian and a Siamese cat. In Europe it is considered a variety of the Persian cat. In the United States it is considered its own race.
Due to its long hair and its morphology, the Himalayan cat requires specific care so that the feline preserves its natural beauty and splendor. If you have one or are thinking of adopting, you have to know what they consist of.
In this article on our site we will advise you on Himalayan cat care, always in relation to its characteristics:
Basic beauty care
Its dense, soft and long coat requires careful brushing. The ideal frequency of brushing would be three times a week. However, the optimal thing is a light daily brushing of just five minutes, which eliminates two problems at the root:
- The first problem you avoid is knots in his hair, which you'll have to trim later.
- The second problem, and the most important, is that in this way you minimize the intake of hair when the cat licks itself to groom itself. In this way you avoid the annoying stomach hairballs that your cat regurgitates with great fatigue.
If you have problems with ingesting hairballs, I recommend that you read our article on m alt for cats, a natural product that helps eliminate them easily.
Eye care
The Himalayan cat requires strict care for its beautiful blue eyes. With a tiny cotton swab you must clean them with a tepid infusion of chamomile. Do it whenever you want to do a deep clean.
Then dry them well with a piece of sterile gauze. For daily cleaning you can use physiological saline, proceeding in the same way indicated above.
Digestive system problems
If your Himalayan cat suffers from digestive problems as a result of bothersome trichobezoars (hairballs in the digestive system), you can administer a solution of paraffin oilto eject them if you don't have m alt.
If you notice general discomfort take him to the vet, because it is a minor problem that if not controlled can become serious. Once the problem is solved, take care to brush your Himalayan cat so that there is no dead hair left on its coat and the event repeats itself.
Other care
Himalayan cats should bathe when they are dirty, but taking special care to thoroughly dry their fur. A dryer that is as quiet as possible and without exceeding the drying temperature will be an effective tool for the beauty and he alth of the cat.
If your cat seems to hate water you can also use baby wipes or dry cleaning shampoos. It is very important that you pay attention to an exhaustive care of the coat.
It is very convenient that cyclically a professional trim the hair of this breed of cats. Do not try to do it on your own without prior knowledge since you can really have an incident with the animal. Watch the stylist how he does it before putting it into practice
Along with the eyes, we must also pay attention to the hygiene of their ears and teeth. Use a sterile gauze for the ears and insert it carefully on a monthly basis, in this way you will remove the remains of wax that remain. As for teeth, you will find very varied products on the market, our site recommends the use of toothpaste.
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Veterinary care
An annual visit to your vet is a must. He will supply you with the relevant vaccines and will control some common pathologies in this breed. It is obvious that if your cat suffers from any problem, you should go to the vet as often as necessary.
The most frequent pathologies are
- trichobezoars
- facial changes
- ophthalmological alterations
- mandibular alterations.
It is true that this feline breed is more laborious to maintain than others, but it is worth it to enjoy a pet with a friendly, calm and sociable characterIn addition, a common trait with Siamese cats is their enormous patience with children and their adaptation to other pets that live with the family.
Breed-Specific Products
In the market, and especially in feline beauty shops, you will find specific products for the Himalayan cat: shampoos and conditioners for example. Its use is recommended.
Do not neglect the other basic needs of the cat such as scratching posts, a comfortable bed, combs for long-haired cats or toys, among others. Dewormers will be mandatory if the animal travels abroad.
Likewise it is important to highlight that a premium food will help and contribute to the cat having a surprising physical appearance as well as a sensation of general well-being.
The details together will improve the quality of life of our feline. Always offer him what you can afford but always try to make it of good quality.
