In the modern world, you can find a large number of cat breeds that were artificially bred. Among them, it is worth noting white British cats, which are very popular among many animal lovers. And this is not only due to their incredible beauty and complaisant nature.
Color features
It is worth noting that all British snowmen are very beautiful, and this is due to the combination of white and their plush wool. This color implies the absence of any other shades, except for the white color, both in cats and in cats of the British breed. Purebred Britons should not have any spots or traces of “smoke”. In addition, these cats have eyelids, paw pads, and the tip of their nose are pink.
And also some kittens, whether it be a boy or a girl, may be born with small dark spots. However, after some time, the spots disappear, and after a year the cats become completely white, that is, albinos.
The W gene, which is responsible for white, is very unusual. After all, he does not dye his coat white, but only masks all other shades well. In addition, this gene is also responsible for the shade of their eyes.
In some cats with blue eyes, only one eye has this color, the second can be painted in any other color. Most often it is a yellow or orange tint. However, the number of such unusual animals is limited, and they are called royal. There is such a belief that such individuals can bring good luck to their owners.
Snow British can be born with some defects, for example, it can be a hearing loss or a sense of smell, or even complete blindness. In this case, it will be very difficult to help them.
Nature and behavior
If we talk about the nature of these snow-white handsome men, then it is very different from other cat breeds. All of them are affectionate and non-aggressive. It is worth noting that they get along well with other animals living with them under one roof, even with dogs.
Appearing in the house, the British immediately behave a little restrained. They get acquainted with everything that surrounds them, as well as with their owners. Over time, they become not only loving, but also loyal pets. However, in return they demand the same from their masters. British cats are very playful, but at the same time they are absolutely not harmful. If more than one person lives in the house, then they give their love absolutely evenly.
Almost all pets love to lie next to their master, curled up while singing a quiet song with a cat. In this position, they can lie for more than one hour. They do not like to be picked up, but do not refuse to lightly stroke them. Wayward snowy British do not like to be kissed. At this time, they may even scratch their masters.
If a cat of this breed is too angry, it can hide for a long time in any far corner.
You can pull it out only with the help of some tasty food, for example, a piece of meat or your favorite vegetable.
What to feed?
British cats are completely picky about food and love to eat well. For this, both natural and industrial feeds are suitable. If you choose the second, then it is best to use dry. They must be selected according to the age of your pet, because kittens and adult animals need different amounts of vitamins and minerals. And also there are special feeds that are intended only for castrated or sterilized individuals.
Of course, you can also use natural feed for feeding. They must necessarily include the following components:
- fresh meat, it is best to use beef or rabbit meat, before taking it you need to pour over boiled water;
- fresh or boiled vegetables and fruits - cats most like cucumbers or bell peppers;
- cottage cheese must be included;
- various cereals, such as rice or oatmeal;
- Be sure to give vitamin and mineral supplements, which you can buy in special stores.
Do not overfeed your pets, otherwise they will manifest obesity. But also do not forget about the water, which must be in their access area. It must be cleaned.
And also do not give cow's milk, from which even indigestion can occur.
How to care?
The owners of such cats know that snow-white handsome men require special attention and care. And it does not depend at all on whether the cat participates in the exhibition, the competition, or simply lives in the house. Particular attention should be paid to the hair of the animal.
You need to comb it once a week, and when molting it must be done once every 2 days. To do this, you need a special brush, which is also called a slicker. In addition, with her help, the cat receives an additional massage. During molting, animals lick themselves very hard, as a result, there is a lot of hair in their stomach. This can even lead to the death of the animal. Therefore it is necessary to give the cat special tablets that dissolve hair in the stomach.
Be sure to bathe your pet, using a special shampoo for this, which should fully match the color of the cat. Water should be no higher than +38 degrees Celsius. It is necessary to ensure that during bathing soapy water does not get into the eyes or ears. After this, the pet should be wrapped in a warm towel, and then put it closer to the heat, de he will be able to completely dry.
Be sure to ensure that there are no drafts. This should be done once every six months or as they become contaminated.
If the cat is afraid of water, then you can “bathe” it with dry shampoos. You need to apply them on dry wool, and then gently rub into the wool. After that, comb them with a massage brush. This will help to cope with the accumulated dust or dirt, and also make it more voluminous.
Once every 2 weeks, you need to clean the ears of your pets. This should be done with cotton buds. The ears of the British should always be clean. And also it is necessary to look after the eyes of these handsome men. After all, in the corners of their eyes, excreta often accumulate, which must be constantly removed. To do this, you can use discs dipped in tea leaves.
And also each pet should have its own corner where he can spend most of his time. It should definitely have a claw point, where the Briton will be able to sharpen his claws in plenty. Besides, Once a month, you need to trim them, but you need to do this carefully so as not to damage the blood vessels. If this is scary to do, then you need to contact specialists. This will help protect both furniture and wallpaper from their claws.
Of course, from a very early age it is necessary to accustom your pets to the toilet. Filler for it can be purchased at the pet store, but very small filings can be used. It must be changed as it becomes soiled. In addition, so that there is no smell in the apartment, you can buy a special deodorant for the toilet.
Regularly it is necessary to take your pets to veterinarians in order to prevent various diseases. And you also need to vaccinate them and ensure that they do not have parasites. To do this, you can simply put on a cat a special collar that will protect them for 4-5 months. Regularly need to walk cats. If the house is in the village, then there will be no problems with this, the pets will be able to walk on the street at their pleasure. And in the cities of cats, at least from time to time it is necessary to bring out walking on a leash.
To summarize, we can say that such a snow-white animal as the British albino cat can not only brighten up loneliness, but also become a great friend.
The main thing is to provide your pets with proper care.
You can find out interesting facts about British cats by watching the video below.
