Although most Abyssinians are not big eaters like some other cat breeds, you may still want to be sure your cat doesn’t overeat. If he starts to become too fat, you may want to talk to your veterinarian about feeding him a weight management cat food, instead.
Although urinary tract infections are not as common in this breed as they are in some other breeds, you may want to talk to your veterinarian about feeding a diet that helps prevent infections if you have an altered male cat. When you take the time to make sure that your cat is healthy from the beginning, you can prevent health problems in the future.
You should know that these cats are prone to hereditary eye disease called retinal atrophy. While this eye problem is more common in dogs than it is in cats, you will find that this breed often suffers from this. Talk to your vet for more information.
Your Abyssinian has a gorgeous short, sleek coat that will require minimal grooming. It is, however, always a good idea to brush your cat on a regular basis. Your cat will love the added attention and will look forward to these sessions.
The Abyssinian is a beautiful cat breed that will provide you many years of love and enjoyment. If you are looking for a sweet, good-natured cat, then this is a breed you should consider
We have a one-year old Aby boy who has had some strange health problems. He had a problem with two or three polyps growing under his soft palate in the back of his neck that nearly killed him when he was 5 or 6 months old. We were treating him for allergies because he was hacking and coughing from the polyps’ obstruction of his airway. They were removed surgically after an astute Vet caught the problem with an X-ray.
Then his ears are always full of black gunky wax. We have to treat him nearly every week with a solution of ear wax solvent that we deliver to his ears under protest from him.
Now we find that he has an "extra" tooth growing in his lower jaw that will have to be pulled later this year since it obstructs his chewing.
But we love him dearly and wouldn’t trade him for any cat! He is a lover boy and always wants to do what we are doing. Very smart cat. He also knows when it is time for his ear treatments and manages to stay scarce during those times!
I think purebred cats have some problems because it is in their lineage and a lot of kitties are born of the same pairings of cats at the cattery. Good luck with your boy! References : My cat.
Sorry to hear yours is having health issues. Your breeder may have not been very reputable and didn’t do all of the proper health testing. I think as a whole, Abys are quite healthy. References :
May 21st, 2010 at 8:12 am
Although most Abyssinians are not big eaters like some other cat breeds, you may still want to be sure your cat doesn’t overeat. If he starts to become too fat, you may want to talk to your veterinarian about feeding him a weight management cat food, instead.
Although urinary tract infections are not as common in this breed as they are in some other breeds, you may want to talk to your veterinarian about feeding a diet that helps prevent infections if you have an altered male cat. When you take the time to make sure that your cat is healthy from the beginning, you can prevent health problems in the future.
You should know that these cats are prone to hereditary eye disease called retinal atrophy. While this eye problem is more common in dogs than it is in cats, you will find that this breed often suffers from this. Talk to your vet for more information.
Your Abyssinian has a gorgeous short, sleek coat that will require minimal grooming. It is, however, always a good idea to brush your cat on a regular basis. Your cat will love the added attention and will look forward to these sessions.
The Abyssinian is a beautiful cat breed that will provide you many years of love and enjoyment. If you are looking for a sweet, good-natured cat, then this is a breed you should consider
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May 21st, 2010 at 8:47 am
We have a one-year old Aby boy who has had some strange health problems. He had a problem with two or three polyps growing under his soft palate in the back of his neck that nearly killed him when he was 5 or 6 months old. We were treating him for allergies because he was hacking and coughing from the polyps’ obstruction of his airway. They were removed surgically after an astute Vet caught the problem with an X-ray.
Then his ears are always full of black gunky wax. We have to treat him nearly every week with a solution of ear wax solvent that we deliver to his ears under protest from him.
Now we find that he has an "extra" tooth growing in his lower jaw that will have to be pulled later this year since it obstructs his chewing.
But we love him dearly and wouldn’t trade him for any cat! He is a lover boy and always wants to do what we are doing. Very smart cat. He also knows when it is time for his ear treatments and manages to stay scarce during those times!
I think purebred cats have some problems because it is in their lineage and a lot of kitties are born of the same pairings of cats at the cattery. Good luck with your boy!
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My cat.
May 21st, 2010 at 9:37 am
Sorry to hear yours is having health issues. Your breeder may have not been very reputable and didn’t do all of the proper health testing. I think as a whole, Abys are quite healthy.
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