When you really want to have a pet to accompany you in your life, what animal would you choose? Many people’s first choice is a pet dog, but pet dogs are very clingy and require a lot of time to accompany and care for them. If you are a person with a busy work schedule and don’t have much time to spend with your pets, then a pet cat is your best choice. Among pet cats, there is a breed called Egyptian cat, which I think everyone should be familiar with. If you feel unfamiliar, the following introduction will make it clear to you.

1. Introduction to Egyptian cats

The name Egyptian cat sounds like a story, but no one can prove that the Egyptian cat originated in Egypt. According to historical records, the Egyptian cat breed originated from a noble concubine of the Mediterranean royal family in the 19th century. At that time, the noble concubine mated a Cairo cat with an Italian cat to give birth to a child, and finally got the Egyptian cat. Egyptian cats are very smart, friendly and lively by nature, so they are very popular among people.

2. Characteristics of Egyptian cats

(1) Coat color characteristics

There are 5 colors of Egyptian cats, the most rare and precious ones are silver, bronze, and smoky gray. Common Egyptian cats are black, blue wax, and white wax. Egyptian cats of various colors will have some spots on their bodies, which are very unique and beautiful. The hair of the Egyptian cat is fine, silky and elastic.

(2) Physical characteristics

The most unique thing about Egyptian cats is the leopard print on their bodies. In addition to the leopard print on their coat, they also have leopard print on their skin. Egyptian cats have "M" shaped patterns on their foreheads and cheeks, thin line-shaped patterns on their necks, and wider stripes on their shoulders. Leopard spots are distributed irregularly on the body, the fur on the tail is slightly darker, and the patterns on the limbs are horizontal stripes.

(3) Overall characteristics

The Egyptian cat’s eyes are almond-shaped and very large, and the color of the eyes is glass green, millet green or light green. A very peculiar thing is that the happier a kitten is, the greener its eyes will be, and when it is angry, its eyes will turn amber. The Egyptian cat has a relatively well-proportioned and slender figure, with relatively long limbs, and the hind limbs are longer than the forelimbs. The Egyptian cat's tail is of a very appropriate length, with a thicker root and a thinner tail.

3. How to raise Egyptian cats

(1) The Egyptian cat is as smart and sharp as a cheetah, and should be the fastest among cats. Therefore, the Egyptian cat is not suitable for all families to raise. If you want to raise it, you must master its personality characteristics. The Egyptian cat is very smart. He likes responsible and caring owners. The better the owner is to him, the more enthusiastic he will be in return. Therefore, during the feeding process, we must praise him and love her as much as possible.

(2) Egyptian cats are naturally hyperactive and do not like to stay at home. They like outdoor sports. Of course, kittens do not need to be accompanied by their owners like puppies. They can go out on their own.To exercise, owners can safely let him go out for a walk. With the wisdom of Egyptian cats, they can avoid danger. If the floor you live on is too high for him to go out for exercise, you can prepare a cat climbing frame for him so that he can get plenty of exercise even if he doesn't go out.

(3) The diet of Egyptian cats is similar to that of other ordinary cats. Foods high in oil, salt, and salt should be avoided. In order for the Egyptian cat to have sufficient nutritional intake, you can prepare some fish for the cat (it is not recommended to feed raw fish). The most important point is that the kitten’s food intake must be controlled to avoid eating too much, which may cause gastrointestinal disorders. Here, I also suggest that you should not let cats drink milk, as it may cause vomiting and diarrhea.

(4) Some of the living habits of Egyptian cats are also different from ordinary cats. They like to stay in warm places, so owners can build a small nest for them near the window in winter. The Egyptian cat is a mysophobic cat among the cats, so owners should clean the litter box, bathe him, and clean his ears frequently, so that he will be very happy.

4. Egyptian cat price

Pure breed Egyptian cats are now very rare and relatively expensive; those with better coat color and certified pedigree are generally more than 5,000, and those with worse coat color are generally around 2,000-3,000. Of course, the price will be different depending on the size. Females of average gender are more popular and more expensive.

Summary: For those who want to raise an Egyptian cat, you only need to take good care of it and make it feel warm. Then the Egyptian cat will be your best pet cat.

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