![]() Vertical lines over back of head extend to shoulder markings which are in the shape of a butterfly with both upper and lower wings distinctly outlined and marked with dots inside outline. Unbroken line runs back from outer corner of eye. Frown marks on forehead form an intricate letter “M”. Several unbroken necklaces on neck and upper chest, the more the better. Legs evenly barred with bracelets coming up to meet the body markings. Pattern markings should be dense, clearly defined, and broad. Classic Tabby PatternĬlassic Tabby Maine Coons should present with swirls of pattern on the body. White markings can present as van, bi-color and mitted. All of these coats can be “with white” of varying degrees (low or high). Having them ‘fixed’ reduces lots of illnesses such as urinary inflammation.Maine Coons come in classic, mackerel, spotted/ticked, solid, and torbie. You can buy small scoops and rakes from the pet shop and rake up his droppings throughout the day.Īlways have your cat neutered or spayed as there are way too many unwanted kittens in the world. Keep the litter box hygienically clean as cats won’t use a messy litter box. If your cat does go outside, make sure he has a cat collar and an ID tag. Your cat will need to be dewormed and to receive all his cat vaccines to avoid some of the deadly cat diseases there are. Whether your cat is an indoor cat or he goes outside occasionally, check for ticks and fleas and get him to the vet to check for internal parasites. At this grooming time, check that the eyes are nice and clear, free of discharge, check that the inside of the ears are free of wax and dirt build-up and check inside the mouth that there aren’t any troublesome teeth. Some of the longer-haired Dilute Calicos will require brushing twice a week. Provide cool, fresh water around the clock.īrush your Dilute Calico gently once a week. A kitten will require 4 small bowls of food a day and by one year of age your cat can be receiving 2 smaller meals a day. Your cat is a carnivore and will need food that pays special attention to meat. If in any doubt about what is best for your cat, speak to your vet. When it comes to commercially manufactured cat food, there are many excellent ones on the market and you can choose from dry and wet cat food. Prepare for your cat – have food dish, water bowl, litter box, cat food, brush, climbing tree, scratching post, cat toys, and cat bed to welcome your pet. Your Ginger Tabby will need food and water bowls, litter box, sleeping place, collar, and toys as well as a carrier box for when he needs to get to the vet. Speak to your vet as your Tabby may be requiring more of certain vitamins in his diet.Ĭlip your cat’s nails and make a point of checking inside his mouth for bad teeth and inside his ears for wax and dirt buildup. He may not be getting the right mix of ingredients. ![]() Bear in mind that if your cat has shedding which is abnormal it could well be a nutritional thing. Cats shed more in Spring and Autumn and then you may want to increase your brushing to twice a week. If you brush your Tabby once a week, you’ll remove all those loose hairs that gives your cat an ungroomed look. Grooming:īrushing your Tabby cat will help with shedding. The world has too many unwanted kittens and cats as it is. ![]() Very importantly it eliminates the possibility of your pet becoming pregnant or the male cat getting out and fathering unwanted litters. This common op has health benefits and decreases the likelihood of certain types of cancers in your pet. In females, the ovaries and uterus are removed and in males the testicles are surgically removed. Have your Ginger Tabby cat spayed or neutered.
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