More and more friends are choosing to raise Japanese short-tailed cats. Japanese short-tailed cats have a more elegant personality and a variety of coat colors, including black cats, white cats, red cats, black and white cats, red and white cats, etc. . The curves are relatively graceful, so what are the general characteristics and breeding strategies of Japanese Bobtail cats?

1. Characteristics of Japanese Bobtail Cat

1. Bobtail cat’s coat color

There are many varieties of Japanese bobtail cats, and their coat colors are also different, such as black cats, white cats, red cats, black and white cats, red and white cats, and tortoiseshell cats. The tortoiseshell cats are black, red, and creamy yellow. color.

Expert explanation: In addition to not having the fancy patterns of Siamese cats and Abyssinian cats, it has the same colors as other purebred cats.

2. Characteristics of short-tailed cats

The Japanese short-tail cat has a slender body, thick bones, well-proportioned body, obvious body lines, more developed muscles than other oriental cats, and agile movements.

The Japanese Bobtail cat has a docile personality and is very popular.

3. Characteristics of body parts

(1) Head: Triangular in shape, with high cheekbones.

(2) Ears: Ears upright.

(3) Eyes: large and round, with slightly upward protrusions and a slight slanting at the ends of the eyes.

(4) Nose: The nose is long, wide and round.

(5) Limbs: The limbs are long, and the hind limbs are longer than the forelimbs.

(6) Feet: The paws are of medium size and oval.

(7) Tail: The tail is short, only 5~7 cm, but its movement is flexible.

(8) Coat: The coat is medium length, soft and silky, and shiny.

(9) Coat color: The coat color is bright, white is the basic color, the three-color ones are more expensive, and there are also dark ones with stripes and other colors similar to tiger belts.

2. Pay attention to the diet of bobtail cats

1. Mainly eat meat and fish

Cat food is mainly meat and fish, so it is a bit expensive. If you consider nutrition, you will definitely spend too much. Therefore, we should make good use of cat food, because it is economical but lacks the nutrients cats need, and it is very convenient.

2. Meet nutritional needs

When formulating the diet, we must first consider meeting the needs of fat, protein and carbohydrates, and then appropriately supplement vitamins and inorganic salts. Consider quality first and quantity later.

3. Balanced nutrition

Do not feed a single food. It is recommended to make frequent changes, such as dry feed, canned food, and half-cooked meat. A balanced combination of nutrients will make cats less likely to be picky eaters.

4. Dry natureAdd water to food

When giving dry food to cats, it is recommended to add water to the feed to prevent the cat from choking after eating too much. Dry food is a comprehensive nutritious food containing necessary nutrients.

3. Bobtail cat cleaning and grooming

1. Clean and bathe regularly

Cats who are not used to bathing hate getting their bodies wet, so they should be washed once to four times a month, and then washed again when they are dirty. If you start bathing around four months after birth, you can form a habit and become a cat who loves bathing.

2. Regular oral care

Regular dental care for cats by owners can effectively slow down the formation of dental plaque that can cause periodontitis. The most effective way is to brush your teeth. Brush your cat's teeth regularly using a toothbrush and toothpaste designed specifically for cats.

3. How to brush your cat’s teeth

(1) Wipe your teeth with a towel

Wipe the cat's teeth with a soft towel or sterilized gauze, then use cotton wool soaked in garlic juice to rub the teeth and gums. If there is any residual food left between the teeth, you can use tweezers to pinch it out.

(2) Use mouth freshener

Use mouth freshener and add a small amount to your cat's drinking water every day to clean the mouth. If there is tartar on the teeth, please take it to a professional animal hospital for examination and ask a doctor to treat it.

4. Groom your hair frequently

It needs to be combed every day. In fact, when you are free every day, holding a small comb in your hand and combing it for about 15 minutes can solve the problem, and the size of the hair in your house will be reduced a lot.

5. Pay attention to ear cleaning

Cat ears must be cleaned in time, otherwise various ear diseases will occur, such as otitis media, ear mites, etc. Every time you take a bath, be careful not to let water enter the ears, which will cause inflammation.

Expert explanation: After bathing, use a clean cotton swab to dig the cat’s ears. Be careful that the cotton swab does not enter the ear hole too deeply.

6. Trim nails regularly

In addition, tasks such as trimming the undercoat of paws and cutting nails also need to be done regularly. Regardless of whether you are raising a cat or a dog, these tasks cannot be underestimated, as they will be beneficial to your health

For those who like to raise Japanese bobtail cats, we will find that the cat has a docile, intelligent, lively and active personality, with relatively large and round eyes, bright fur, and relatively long limbs. When raising the cat, you must pay attention to the cat's diet, groom the cat's hair regularly, and trim its nails regularly.