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Feline Breeds
Information about feline breeds.
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 1
01/24/2011

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Term
Abyssianian
Definition
Ticked or agouti breed
Distinctive coat appearance comes from combination of colors on each hair shaft.
It also has a kidney disorder called Renal Amyloidosis, thought to be hereditary.
Term
Bengals
Definition
Hybrid of domestic cat with asian Leopard Cat
Extreme sensitivity to anesthetics, vaccines, and pesticides. It also has Vaccine Allergies.
Term
Birman
Definition
Sacred Cat of Burma
Kittens are born all white
Term
Burmese
Definition
Very Raspy Voice
Cleft palate
Psychogenic alopecia
vestibular disease (Dizzy Kitty)
Term
Cornish Rex
Definition
Completely lacks hair gaurds
Rumored to be Hypoallergenic
Hyperthyroisdism
Heart Disease
Term
Maine Coon
Definition
One of the largest domestic breeds
2 to 3 years to adulthood
Can be any color except pointed
Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Hip Dysplasia
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Term
Manx
Definition
Isle of Man
Bobbed or No Tail
Rear legs are longer than front
Manx Syndrome
Arthiritis
Term
Munchkin
Definition
Normal sized cat expect for shortness of legs.
Term
Ocicat
Definition
Cross Breeding Siamese and Abyssinian
Leopard like Spots
Ticked Coat like an Abyssinian
Term
Persian
Definition
Furniture with Fur
Breathing Problems
Weepy Eyes
Periodontal Disease
Psychogenic Alopecia and Feline Hypertethesia Syndrome
Siusitis
Term
Himalayan
Definition
Cross between Siamese and Persian
Pointed Persian
Hairballs
Difficulty Breathing and Teary Eyes
Polycystic Kidney Disease
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