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All-Black Cat Breeds and Their Traits
Common all-black breeds include the Chinese rural cat, Bombay, Angora, British Shorthair, and Persian. Though many breeds come in black, a solid-color cat is fairly rare. Here are their traits.
What Breeds Make Up the Chinese Local Cat?
Chinese local cats include the Linqing Lion Cat (white, odd-eyes), Calico (mostly female, model of the lucky cat), Sichuan Jianzhou Cat (four-eared mouser), black Xuan Cat (auspicious in old China), orange tabby (round and food-loving), Cow Cat (black-and-white, energetic), and the hardy Li Hua (striped, great mouser). Feed them a normal diet and avoid salty human food.
Common Signs That a Cat Is Unwell
Cats hide illness, but a sick cat shows lethargy, unusual cries, a dry hot nose, low appetite, a runny nose, or vomiting and diarrhea. A hairball vomit with normal spirits is fine; persistent vomiting/diarrhea with lethargy needs a vet. Check carefully and seek help if the cause is unclear.
Why Is My Cat’s Voice Hoarse — and What to Do
A hoarse cat voice can come from vocal rest, dry air, a cold, bronchitis, 'heat' from salty dry food, a viral infection, or a throat foreign body. Minor cases just need more water; if there is phlegm, a lasting cough, or other signs, see a vet. Watch for head-shaking, drooling, and pawing at the face, which signal something stuck.
Why Does My Cat Have Sudden ‘Crazy’ Episodes?
A cat's sudden hyperactive spurt — zooming, hiding-and-pouncing, or shredding furniture — is often its fixed active window (dawn/dusk) or pent-up energy. Burn it off with 20–30 minutes of play and a cat tree; never punish violently, and crate only to prevent damage.
Why Does My Cat Fart So Badly?
Cat farts are normal, but a bad smell points to a problem: stress upsetting gut flora, eating too fast (swallowing air), gastroenteritis or parasites, or indigestion from poor food. Fix it with a calm environment, slow feeders, probiotics, and a quality grain-free diet changed gradually.
What Causes Cat Pneumonia — and How Is It Treated?
Cat pneumonia starts with lung or bronchial inflammation, often triggered by dirty air, low immunity, a foreign body, a cold, allergy, or another disease (parvo, panleukopenia, kidney/heart). Acute cases show sudden fever and breathing trouble; chronic shows lasting cough and low appetite. Treatment is culture-guided antibiotics plus cough relief and fluids, with prevention focused on a clean, dry environment.
Should You Stop a New Cat from Hissing at the Resident Cat?
A new cat hissing at the old one likely shows dislike or jealousy — stop it promptly to prevent a fight. Crate the new cat at first until they know each other. This article explains why one cat hisses at another.
Why Does a Female Cat Urinate on the Bed?
Common reasons a female cat pees on the bed include heat, fright, and urinary tract disease. Judge the cause by the situation. This article covers the common cases.
Why Does My Cat Roll on Concrete Floors?
A cat rolling on concrete may be using the surface temperature to regulate body heat, or marking territory, or scratching an itch. There are many reasons; judge by the situation. This article details them.