Abissínio

Health

The Abyssinian cat breed tends to have dental problems more often than other breeds. It is necessary to maintain regular brushing of the teeth of these felines with specific products for veterinary use, in addition to sometimes being necessary to carry out a cleaning with a specialist in pet dentistry. Renal amyloidosis, which is caused by the accumulation of amyloid protein in the kidneys, is also a genetic disease common to Abyssinian cats. This disease can cause kidney failure and cause serious damage to your furry's health. Also, keep an eye out for other diseases and health problems that Abyssinian cats may have. These include progressive retinal atrophy, hyperesthesia - a condition that causes meows to shed hair easily and act quite frantically - patellar luxation and deficiency of the enzyme pyruvate kinase (commonly known as PK), which can cause severe anemia.

Curiosities

For being very active, agitated and playful, the Abyssinian, who loves to learn tricks and play games, has earned a kind of nickname: in some places, he is considered the border collie of the feline universe. In addition, the exact origin of the Abyssinians is not known, although we know that it is one of the oldest cat breeds in the world. His name comes from the ancient Abyssinia region of Ethiopia, where many believe he came from. However, others believe the breed originated in Ancient Egypt. One of the reasons is that the Egyptian goddess Bastet, who had a human body and a cat's head, had her feline part very similar to the Abyssinian.

Intelligence

As stated earlier, the Abyssinian is a very shy cat that will rarely meow or try to get attention, despite enjoying affection, company and being very attached to its family. He is a very active cat who likes to play. Curious, likes to explore the house and exercise. Because he is considered an athletic cat, he prefers large spaces where he can spend his energy, but that doesn't mean he can't turn around if he's in a small, closed place. The Abyssinian is very fond of learning tricks with marbles and other toys, but is also very good at seeking entertainment by himself, climbing on furniture and curtains if he cannot get his owners or other cats to give him proper attention. The good news is that they are elegant and not at all clumsy cats, which hardly wreak havoc around the house even with so many shenanigans. They especially like to interact with their tutors - but they won't do it in a flashy way, but in a sensitive and calm way, to match their more reserved way of being.

Temperament

The Abyssinian cat is a very shy and low meowing cat, but at the same time very playful and affectionate. Very attached to humans, but without being dependent, he is sociable and spends hours looking for ways to entertain himself. Active, he gets along well with other cats and it is recommended that he has places to put his energy out, such as shelves at different levels, for example.

Lifetime

Compared to other cats, the Abyssinian's life expectancy is relatively short. In general, they live approximately 12 years.