Asian Semi-longhair Cat and Kitten Information - By: Mitch Endick

The Asian Semi-Longhair cat is very similar to the Asian Shorthair except for the hair length. These are truly beautiful cats that are the result of some interesting cross breeding.

Developed in Great Britain, the Asian Semi-Longhair cat is recognized by some cat clubs and registries in the UK. American cat clubs and registries have not yet given official recognition to this relatively new breed.

Often referred to as Tiffanies, the Asian Semi will show several different coat patterns though the dominate colors are most likely to be black, brown, blue and chocolate. The length of the coat will determine the type of grooming regimen required. Like most cats, the Asian Semi will seek out the company of favored humans

Brief Asian Semi-longhair Cat History

The breed is said to have originated during the 1980s as a result of cross breeding Burmese and Chinchilla cats. The origins may go back even further and may include Persians and Angora breeds. The Asian Semi-longhair cat was developed in Great Britain and is very similar to the generic term of Asian Shorthairs which are all Burmese type cats.

The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wildcat, the genus Felis Lybica. This genus is comprised of smaller cats. Cats are thought to have been domesticated with the advent of farming and the storage of grain. The grain attracted rats and other vermin which naturally attracted wild cats. As time evolved, certain of these cats were domesticated for the mutual benefit of both cat and man. The African Wildcat has certain features which is obvious in the housecat of today.

Feline Health Considerations

Cats who reside in the house should generally visit the veterinarian yearly, unless health problems are evident. Cats who enjoy the outdoors may need to see the vet as many as four times a year. When you take your cat to the vet, be sure to bring along a fresh stool sample so the vet can do a fecal exam to check for internal parasites such as tapeworm, round worm, whip worms and hook worms. The vet will also check for external parasites such as fleas, ticks and ear mites. Feline Enteritis, Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus pose serious health dangers to cats and vaccinations against these diseases should be given as soon as recommended by your veterinarian.

Any vet check should include a complete dental examination and a cleaning if necessary. Cats who are eight years of age or older are considered geriatric and additional blood and urine tests may be necessary to screen for any health problems. At about six months of age, the kitten should also be examined for sexual maturity and decisions about birth control should be made.

Asian Semi-longhair Kittens

Kittens are generally available and the price depends upon bloodlines color and markings. Unlike puppies, kittens should not be separated from their mother until twelve to sixteen weeks of age. Some very important developmental stages occur during this period including emotional, mental and health. Curtailing this development may lead to any number of medical and behavioral problems.

Kittens that are separated from their mother at too young an age often fail to gain weight fast enough, have immune system problems because they have not had enough mothers milk. The may also develop eating and eliminating problems, and can have problems socializing with other cats and with people. Kittens, regardless of the breed, have much to learn the mother so early separation should be avoided.

Every cat and kitten is an individual so not everything in this information may be correct for your cat or kitten. This information is meant as a good faith guideline only.

About the Author

Mitch Endick is a short article writer for the popular waterbed sheet web site WaterBedSheetSale.com. He provides informative advice on purchasing quality bedding for you waterbed. Visit WaterBedSheetSale.com for waterbed sheets and bedding accessories.

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