How to raise Himalayan cats.. The most important tips for raising Himalayan cats

Steps to care for Himalayan cats 

Below we list comprehensive steps to care for Himalayan cats: 

Public health 

Cats generally need vaccinations to protect them from diseases, so it is preferable to take the cat to the veterinarian and give her the vaccines assigned to her on time, do a periodic blood and body Test, besides following her carefully to avoid contracting respiratory diseases and take her to the doctor immediately after noticing any symptoms.

 Nutrition 

Himalayan cats need high-value food, and many foods dedicated to this type of cat are available in the markets, below we list the most important information related to the nutrition of Himalayan cats: 

Provide meals that contain meat, in addition to taurine acid, which is essential for the health of cats. 

Allocate a feeding schedule for the cat and adhere to it, and the nutrition of Himalayan cats depends mainly on their age, weight, activity rate, and movement, so it is preferable to consult a veterinarian with the appropriate type of food for her, to protect the cat from obesity problems and reduce hair lumps. 

Provide two meals of food for the cat twice a day, in addition to clean water and change it every day, and make sure to put it in a place that is easily accessible to the cat. 

Hair care 

It is preferable to allocate a stainless metal brush to comb her hair every day, to prevent her hair from scattering and clumping, by combing her back and then the sides and tail and making sure to detangle the tangled hair gently, it is also preferable to shorten the cat's hair when it becomes long and clumped, to maintain her cleanliness, and make sure to give her a regular bath day after day. 

Nail trimming 

Himalayan cats need to trim their nails once every several weeks so that they cannot scratch, and this process is done using special cat manicure scissors, and start by cutting the white part of the nails to the pink part.

 Teeth cleaning

 The process of brushing the teeth of a Himalayan cat is aimed at protecting it from dental problems, using a toothbrush and a special paste for cats, and cleaning it once every day.

Cleaning the eye area

 It is preferable to clean the area around the cat's eyes, using a damp piece of a soft cloth and wiping the area around the eye with it once a day, being careful to dry it. 

Sterilization of the ears

 The ears of a Himalayan cat need to be cleaned at least once a week, using a special cat ear cleaner and a cotton ball, to prevent her from having health problems and be careful to take her to the vet when you notice redness in her ear or the presence of inflammation. 

Performing motor exercises

 Himalayan cats enjoy the activity, but they get bored from time to time, so it is preferable to encourage them to move, by giving them some cat toys and allocating several minutes to play daily with them. 

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It is necessary to allocate a soft and comfortable bed for the cat so that she can sleep inside it, besides allocating a special litter box and taking care to clean it every day.