![]() ![]() Spotted: The Ocicat and the American bobtail are good examples of spotted tabby patterns, although some moggies will also demonstrate this color pattern.They will have a darker color in spots running in two lines across their tummies (called "vest buttons"). Mackerel tabbies have striped rings around their tail and legs, a "necklace" of stripes on the front of their chests, and bands of solid or broken stripes running down the sides of their bodies. Mackerel (striped): This is by far the most common pattern, so much so that some people think it should have received the title "classic" designation.Many American shorthair cats demonstrate this pattern. Classic: This pattern usually has whorls ending in a "target" on the side of the cat.A condition known as arrhythmia develops where the heart beats irregularly. It can also lead to oxygen starvation which causes heart cells to die off. The heart can beat rapidly and this results in more oxygen usage. This condition causes thickening of the muscular walls of a cat’s heart. Hookworms can produce symptoms such as weight loss, coughing, and diarrhea as well as skin irritations. It can cause anemia and inflammation of the small intestine. These are parasites that invade the small intestines of a cat. Your Savannah cat will be vomiting and lethargic and have diarrhea and weight loss. ![]() Chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract can come about because of a food allergy for instance or parasitic or bacterial infection. Cats of any age are affected but it is found more in older cats. Typical allergy symptoms include sneezing and coughing, runny eyes, diarrhea and vomiting. While some allergies may come and go, others will require an examination by the vet as they can include itchy skin problems. Cat allergies can be environmental, from fleas or from food allergies. The cat can also fall prey to some of the typical cat illnesses there are - Allergies:Īllergies happen with cats when their immune systems become sensitive to certain things. Remember to keep your cat's vaccines up to date. If your cat is diagnosed with liver disease, speak to your vet about a special diet for your cat. The urine of your cat may also be particularly dark-colored. The signs of liver disease are weight loss, increased thirst, vomiting, drooling, jaundice and loss of appetite. Obesity too, can contribute to liver disease. Luckily, liver disease in cats can be treated and managed, Proper nutrition is most important for managing your cat’s liver disorder.Īge, certain diseases and certain breeds of cats are more susceptible to liver disease. If left, it can lead to loss of function because of scar tissue. Liver disease results in inflammation, which is known as hepatitis. Because this organ works to rid the body of so many different substances, it can become damaged. We know it plays an important role in removing toxic substances from the blood. The liver is an important organ with a host of functions. Most domesticated tabby cats live for 12 to 15 years and this means you can enjoy many years of good friendship from your Tabby. Many cats can develop liver and kidney troubles as they get older so it’s important to visit a vet regularly in order to make sure they are in good health. It is better suited to homes where there are older children. It’s an active cat and will require daily exercise. They enjoy playing in water and it will be a good idea to invest in a paddling pool for this cat’s outdoor enclosure. Some of them don’t like meeting strangers and will growl and hiss with uncertainty. Some are friendly and social while others are more wild and hostile. Because the Savannah cat is a hybrid, they aren’t predictable in nature. The Savannah is an intelligent cat and can be taught a trick or two. They become loyal pets and companions and will follow their owners around and can even be trained to walk on a leash. Temperament:Īn interesting aspect with the Savannah Cat is that they are sometimes compared to dogs. The coat is tawny-colored with black spots but it comes in 4 background colors – smoke, silver, brown, and black. The Savannah cat has exotic looks and is regarded as a low maintenance cat with its short fur. The cat has a short tail, and similar to the Cheetah has tear markings running from the corner of the eyes down to the whiskers.Ī striking feature of this cat is his hooded eyes and the large ears. It is a cross between a domestic cat and one of Africa’s smaller wild cats, the Serval.īecause of the Serval in the mix, the Savannah cat is able to leap into the air too because of his long legs. The Savannah Cat is a fairly large cat that weighs anything from 3 to 8 kg. ![]()
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