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Birman
The Birman, also called the sacred cat of Burma, is a medium-sized cat with the Latin name Birman. Although now distributed worldwide, legend says they once lived only in Myanmar and were kept by temple monks; because they guarded the hall, they are considered temple guardian cats.
SingapuraใKucinta
The Singapura originates from Singapore and is also known as the Lion City Cat. With the English names Singapura and Kucinta, it is the smallest cat breed in the world, attracting much attention from cat lovers. Its less pleasant nicknames, drain cat and sewer cat, come from its living environment: early on, the Singapura was unwelcome among locals and forced to live in drains or sewers, hence the names.
Scottish Fold
The Scottish Fold's ears fold neatly forward over the head, earning it a place among the 'elf' cats. It is said that in 1961, a farm cat in Scotland gave birth to a litter containing a strange kitten with white fur, folded ears, and an owl-like face. Named after its birthplace near Coupar Angus, Scotland, and its folded ears, the breed became known as the 'Scottish Fold'.
Abyssinian
The Abyssinian, also called the rabbit cat, Ethiopian cat, or Abyssinian, has the English name Abyssinian and is now distributed around the world. People usually judge a cat's origin by its name, but the Abyssinian's origin seems somewhat distant from Abyssinia. Abyssinia is the old name for Ethiopia, yet many believe the Abyssinian comes from ancient Egypt.
Male hamster wets belly and the urination area is a bit red and swollen – what to do?
A male hamster in heat may have an enlarged genitalia and red urethra; wet belly may be urine, or a urinary/genital infection. An Elizabethan collar helps prevent licking.
How long to absorb a cephalosporin shot in a dog?
A cephalosporin injection in a dog is fully absorbed in about 6 hours; space shots 6 hours apart. The course is 3 to 5 days; use it under vet guidance.
I gave my dog probiotic water and then medicine by mistake – what should I do?
Don't give probiotics and antibiotics together; wait 1-2 hours between them. If mixed by accident, watch your dog and separate them going forward - serious harm is unlikely.
Lilac-crowned Amazon
The Lilac-crowned Amazon (Amazona finschi) is mainly distributed along the Pacific west coast of Mexico. A beautiful medium-sized parrot, it is especially distinctive for its lilac-blue crown feathers and the red markings on its forehead.
Silver Mosaic Chinchilla
Some Silver Mosaic Chinchillas give the illusion of being all gray, but on close look their underfur is white; most can be told apart. The Silver Mosaic Chinchilla's scientific name is South American chinchilla, and because its appearance resembles the cartoon chinchilla in Hayao Miyazaki's film 'My Neighbor Totoro,' Hong Kong people renamed it 'Silver Mosaic Chinchilla.'
Salmon-crested Cockatoo
As its name suggests, the wild Salmon-crested Cockatoo is found only in Indonesia's Maluku Islands; elsewhere you will only see captive birds. Due to increasing hunting and habitat destruction, its numbers have dropped sharply, and it is now listed as a Vulnerable species.