Burmese Cat The Temple Cat Of Thailand

By Paulina Jenkins

Burmese cat has its origin in Thailand, Malaya and Burma. It is generally believed to be descended from a breed of cats called Thong Daeng that lived in the Thai temples. In the cat poems of Thailand they were portrayed as heroic protectors of their homes. They first arrived in the West in the 1930s in the form of a Burmese called Wong Mau. A sailor from the East gave the cat to Dr. Joseph Thompson of San Francisco. From this cat came the modern Burmese breed today.

In general, Burmese cats are medium sized, muscular in build with heavy bones. They have round heads set on long necks and have short muzzles. Their eyes are large and golden set wide apart in their heads. The Burmese has oval paws and long, slim legs. This breed has short, shiny hair, and a long lifespan. A well kept Burmese can be expected to live for eighteen to twenty years. Generally, Burmese cats have between one and eight kittens in a litter. They can come in many colors, including sable, brown, red, chocolate, cream, lilac, silver, blue, platinum, and tortie. A Burmese cat will usually have lighter fur on its belly and underside.

Burmese is so much like a dog in many ways. They enjoy playing fletch like the dogs. They are outgoing, social, acrobatic and quite talkative. Burmese cats are intelligent and love to be with humans. They enjoy sleeping on your lap and in your bed at night. Burmese does not like to be left alone on its own without company.

The Burmese is suitable as a pet for either a single person or a family. They love playing with water and will play with a dripping tap for hours. They do get bored and lonely easily. It is essential to provide your cat with a companion to play with and some toys to keep it occupied. Burmese cats like to talk and will have long conversations with their owners.

It is very easy to care for Burmese cats as they do not require any special attention. Give your cat a regular bath and brush to keep its coat clean and shiny. If your cat is allowed to go outdoors be sure to check for fleas and other parasites on a regular basis. The Burmese cat is generally a healthy breed but ensure veterinary checkups are regular just in case of any health problems. They do sometimes suffer from a condition called Corneal Dermoid. This condition can be rectified by surgery to remove the skin or hair that has attached to the cornea of their eyes

The Burmese sheds very little and only minimal effort is required for maintenance. Feed your pet premium cat food that is high in protein to maintain optimal health and a healthy coat. While Burmese cats do make great companions but they are not for everyone. When they do not get the attention they want they can be destructive and annoying. The female Burmese tends to be more vocal and demanding. If you can give your pet the love and attention the Burmese cat will make a wonderful companion.

About the Author:

About the Author: Paulina Jenkins has a website dedicated to variuos breed of cats. Burmese Cat is a social and talkative breed. Burmese Cat is a cat that needs minimal maintenance.