Around us, many friends like to raise Himalayan cats, mainly because Himalayan cats have larger eyes, bright and shiny hair, and are more well-behaved and docile. They treat humans harmoniously and friendly, so they are welcomed by many friends. So, what are the characteristics and raising techniques of Himalayan cats? What should you pay attention to when raising them?

1. Appearance characteristics of Himalayan cats

(1) Head: The skull is broad and round; the forehead is round, the lower jaw is round, and the entire head is coordinated with the short and thick neck. The nose is short and flat, and the cheeks and jaw are plump and round.

(2) Ears: The ears are small, the ends of the ears are rounded, the base of the ears is not wide, the distance between the two ears is wide, and it is lower than the head cover.

(3) Eyes: The eyes are large and round, slightly protruding, the distance between the eyes is slightly wide, and the eyes are blue.

(4) Body: Typical short and fat body shape, chest deep and wide, shoulders as wide as the waist, ribs expanded to a round shape, abdomen not drawn up, back short and flat topline.

(5) Limbs: The limbs are thick, short and straight, and the bones are strong and powerful.

(6) Tail: The tail is thick and short, but in proportion to the body. Can be lowered below the topline when walking, but does not drag the ground.

(7) Coat: The coat is long and dense, but does not stand up close to the body surface. The hair is soft, silky and shiny. The coat consists of upper and lower hairs. The lower hair is thin and longer, covering the whole body. The nape of the neck is richly feathered, forming a ruffle.

(8) Coat color: Body hair colors include seal fur, blue, chocolate, lilac, white, red, etc.

2. Daily care of Himalayan cats

1. Assist in combing hair

Himalayan cats have a rough tongue with special prickly tongue papillae, which are like a comb. Himalayan cats often use tongue licking to comb their coat. Parts that cannot be licked, such as the head and neck, can be combed with paws.

Expert advice: Even so, it is best to groom your cat once a day.

2. Take a shower and comb your hair every day

Himalayan cats must be groomed every day to avoid hair balls. At the same time, it is also important for Himalayan cats to bathe, but the water temperature must be controlled to prevent the cat from catching a cold.

3. Clean and prevent parasites

Bathing a Himalayan cat can not only keep the cat clean and beautiful, but it can also remove some parasites on the body surface, promote blood circulation and metabolism, and play a role in disease prevention and fitness.

Expert explanation: It is best to develop bathing habits from an early age. Cats will be reluctant to bathe their cats until they are adults.

4. Clean up eye secretions

The Himalayan cat’s eyes are large and protruding, making them susceptible to external stimulation and injury.During daily care, pay attention to whether there is excessive secretion in their eyes, and if so, seek medical attention in time.

Expert explanation: Cats with weak immune systems are susceptible to cat rhinotracheitis, catarrhal enteritis, and leukopenia, so be careful.

5. Prevent respiratory infections

Because they are purebred cats, their immune systems may be relatively fragile, so you should pay more attention to preventing disease infections. When the weather is cold, cats should be given extra clothes to keep warm and reduce the rate of respiratory infections.

Himalayan cats are loved by many people because of their responsiveness, small ears, rounded ear tips, relatively small size, and more colorful body hair. When we raise Himalayan cats, we must pay attention to the cleaning of the cat. We can bathe our cat every day to help clean the secretions from its eyes.