Siberian Cat: Main Characteristics
The heart ofa Iber is as hot as his homeland is cold. He loves people and wants to be around them, so expect this affectionate cat to follow you, including to the bathroom, and "help" you with all your reading, watching TV, computer work, and cooking. It is generally not a cat that is shy in the presence of strangers. The Siberian is not only loving and attentive, but also active. He will provoke games by bringing you your favorite trinket to throw. Because of his heritage as a forest dweller, he loves to play with water, possibly a genetic memory of fishing for food. Don't be surprised if it is splashing around in the bathtub, drinking from a fountain or tap, or making puddles by slapping your paw in your bowl of water. As befits a working and hunting cat, he is very athletic and you can find him balancing on a doorway or advancing to the highest point in the room. Activity and noise do not bother him at all.
Siberian Cat Health
Both purebred cats and cross-breedshave various cases of health problems that can be genetic in nature. Siberians are generally healthy, but one problem that has been seen in the breed is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a form of heart disease that causes enlargement of the heart muscle. It is found in pedigree and mongrel cats. Siberians are one of the breeds that can be affected by this disease.
How to take care of a Siberian cat The Siberian's thick triple coatshould be brushed a couple of times a week to prevent tangles or tangles. The coat will shed seasonally in the spring and fall, and you may need to groom more often during this time. A bath is rarely necessary, which is a good thing, becausethe wool is very water-resistant. Brush your teeth to prevent periodontal disease. Daily dental hygiene is a great option, but weekly brushing is better than nothing. Trim your nails every couple of weeks. Wipe the corners of your eyes with a soft, damp cloth to remove any discharge. Use a separate area of tissue for each eye to avoid the risk of spreading infection. Check your ears weekly. If they look dirty and treat with special lotions. Avoid using cotton swabs, which can damage the inside of the ear. Most of the growth of the Siberian occurs in its first year and a half of life. Your kitten's breeder may recommend that you feed them food during this time to make sure they're getting enough food. Hold the litter box Spotlessly clean. Color and grooming The Siberian is distinguished by a long triple coat with guard hairs (outer coat), main hair (middle part of the coat) and a fluffy undercoat. It has abundant ruff around the neck, thick but slightly shorter hair on the shoulder blades and lower chest, thick fur on the belly and legs (upper hind legs). In cold weather, the undercoat thickens. The coat comes in all colors and color combinations with or without white. Its head is a modified wedge with rounded contours - wide at the top and slightly tapering at the muzzle. Medium-sized large ears are well equipped with tufts of fur. The nearly round eyes can be green, golden, green-gold, or coppery. White Siberians or Siberians with white spots may have blue eyes. It can take up to five years for a Siberian to reach its full size. It has a muscular body, large round paws with tufts of fur, and a thick, shaggy tail.
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