The Ossie cat is as tough as a wild cat, but still as calm as a domestic cat. In the second half of 1950, Occi cats began to appear. Based on the Abyssinian cat, it is a new breed that combines the genes of Siamese cat and American shorthair cat. It is a new breed! The Ossie cat appeared as early as 1964 at the exhibition. After more than ten years, Occi cats are finally recognized by the world!

The spots on the Occi cat’s body are particularly conspicuous. Except for the neck and tail, the whole body is covered with beautiful and shiny markings.

1. Physical characteristics of Occi cats

Occi cats are large and heavy, with adult cats weighing 5 to 7 kilograms. Its body shape looks like an Abyssinian cat, with a deep and wide chest, solid bones and well-developed muscles. From the appearance, the Occi cat exudes an elegant temperament, which is also its charm!

Hair type: short, soft, and shiny

Coat color: Mainly three base colors: chocolate, blue and silver, with spots and patterns in some places.

Hair quality: The hair is fine and shiny, slightly sticking to the body. The base color of the body hair is lighter, and the spots are thicker!

The eyes, chin and mandible of Occi cats are lighter in color. The markings on the head, legs and tail are darker.

2. Price of Océ Cat

The price of Océ cat is about 5800. It is friendly by nature, not only to its owner, but also to friends who come to the house as guests, and they do not make unfriendly sounds like "babble" from time to time. Ossie cats love children very much, so owners don’t have to worry about whether they can get along peacefully with children. It is very likely that the relationship between them far exceeds the relationship between the cat and its owner. Ossie cats do not treat other cats like this, and when two cats meet, there will be a fight! Therefore, owners should pay attention to every move of the cat to prevent a fight!

3. Océ cat care knowledge

Occi cats are artificially bred. The method of raising Occi cats is actually roughly the same as other cats. The owner cannot feed it salty food, nor bathe the cat too frequently. The following matters will help owners better raise Occi cats:

1. Brush your teeth

If conditions permit, the owner may consider brushing the cat’s teeth every day to prevent bacterial infection caused by gum inflammation!

2. Eye care

Owners can use wet cotton to remove excess mucus around the cat’s eyes and clean the skin around the cat at the same time!

3. Ear care

Owners should check the cat’s ear canal regularly to see if there are any problems such as blockage.The problem requires treatment as soon as possible!

4. Combing

Occi cats usually use their tongues to groom themselves. Cats use their paws to comb out parts that are out of reach, such as the head, back, shoulders, etc. To prevent hair loss, it is best for owners to comb their cats once a day. Spring and autumn are also the moulting seasons for Occi cats. When combing, you should comb along the direction of hair growth, not only in the direction of hair growth, but also against the hair!

5. Take a bath

Owners should prepare bathing utensils for cats, such as bathtubs, bath towels, combs, etc. The temperature of the bath water should not be too low or too high, just the right temperature! The shower gel used by cats should not be too irritating, otherwise it will irritate the skin, or even cause skin allergies! Bathing should be completed within a period of time as much as possible !After washing, the owner should dry the cat with a dry towel. Depending on the temperature, the owner should also keep the cat warm and cold to prevent colds!

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