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Japanese Bobtail
The Japanese Bobtail, also known as the Lucky Cat (Maneki-neko), is very popular in Japan. Cat lovers, upon hearing 'lucky,' want one. It is a native Japanese breed with a history tracing back centuries. Bred in the US after introduction, it is said an American cat lover in Japan found a cat with a short rabbit-like tail and brought several back after WWII; these are the ancestors. The Japanese Bobtail sits with one front paw raised, said to represent good fortune.
Tonkinese
The Tonkinese, also known as the Vietnamese cat, is not from Vietnam but a purebred short-haired breed produced by crossing the Siamese with the Burmese, first appearing in North America in the 1930s. With pointed coloring softer than the Siamese and a short, silky coat like the Burmese, the Tonkinese is famously affectionate, active, and people-oriented.
Persian
The Persian cat, also called Persian, Chinchilla, or Himalayan, with the Latin name Persian, represents nobility in people's minds. In China, most people's first pet cat was a Persian. However, most kept Persians are not purebred but non-purebred bred by merchants to meet the market; purebred Persians cost over a thousand dollars. Originating in Persia (Iran), it was developed in Britain over more than 100 years from Afghan longhair and Angora cats.
Egyptian Mau
The Egyptian Mau (Felinae) is found worldwide. Although called the Egyptian Mau, it cannot be confirmed that it originated in Egypt; however, because its image and written records appear in ancient Egyptian murals, steles, and papyrus scrolls, people believe its ancestor is the African wildcat. In the 1950s, the Egyptian Mau was introduced to the United States and Britain, and in 1968 it won awards in formal competitions.
Ragdoll
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American Shorthair
Among cat breeds, the American Shorthair is hugely popular with cat lovers. Its honest, good-natured looks are enough to make us want to bring one home. Below we discuss the American Shorthair breed, along with its price and how to buy one.
Why Does a Dog Keep Rubbing Its Nose on the Ground
A dog rubbing its nose on the ground may have a cold (nasal discharge blocks breathing), a foreign object in the nose (pollen, dust, grass seed — causes sneezing), nasal skin disease (mites, bacteria, fungus, eczema — itchy, with hair loss), or simply be investigating an interesting scent on the floor. Treat the cause: cold medicine, remove the object, medicate the skin, or just redirect its attention.
A black bump first grew on her chest, then got bigger and turned green-what’s the treatment?
A green bump suggests pus from a bacterial infection (abscess). Take the hamster to an exotic-pet vet for drainage, debridement, and antibiotics. Self-treatment risks worse infection; if attempted, use peroxide, iodine, gauze, and erythromycin with two people restraining and preventing licking.
My newborn kitten’s legs are folded backward; can it be saved?
Backward-folded legs at birth may be a congenital deformity from genetics, often untreatable, but if the kitten is strong, a vet can assess with X-rays; physical therapy, medication, or surgery may help depending on the case.
My dog has poor appetite, low spirits, constant trembling, and vomiting
These signs may come from digestive issues (gastroenteritis), bad food or poisoning, infections like distemper or dog flu, or intestinal blockage from a foreign object. See a vet for exam, blood, and fecal tests; treatment may include medication, fluids, and diet change.