Posts Tagged ‘Abyssinian’

I thought I’d start this blog with some information about fantastic breed of cat; the highly popular Abyssinian, whose direct descendents were literally worshiped by Ancient Egyptians, who believed they were manifestations of the very Gods themselves! However, despite this grand herriatage, the behaviour of modern Abyssinians could hardly be less Godlike! Known as the clowns or jokers of the cat kingdom, Abyssinians are playful and amusing cats, full of energy and life and rarely aloof. Although they love being involved in as much of their owner’s life as possible, they are very curious cats and are not particularly fond of being restrained, so try not to cramp their style!

When it comes to looking after Abyssinians, it is worth knowing they are prone to tooth decay and hence gingivitis. This is not a major problem if you can persuade your cat to put up with tooth-brushing, but this can be harder than it sounds. I highly recommend regular dental check-ups and taking out cat insurance to help cover the cost of any dental procedures that might come by surprise! Otherwise, Abyssinians are a fairly healthy breed of cat with no major genetic defects, although cases of hereditary amyloidosis are not uncommon.