Australian Mist Cat and Kitten Information - By: Mitch Endick

The Australian Mist is a short haired, medium sized cat with large eyes and round head. The face is that of a classic domesticated cat. The pattern and coloration is unique with rings or bars prominent on the legs and the tail. Spots are prominent of the body. They come in seven flavors including caramel, peach, gold, lilac, brown, blue, and chocolate. They are accepted as a Championship breed in Australia by the Australian Cat Federation.

The Australian Mist loves the copy of favored humans and loves nothing more than to curl up in a warm lap. They have been known to take well to simple training. The Australian Mist, when well cared for, can be expected to live well into its teens.

Brief History of the Australian Mist Cat

As the name implies, the Australian Mist cat comes from Australia. The Australian Mist is a relatively new breed that first was started in the late 1970s. It is a combination of the Burmese, Domestic shorthair cats and the Abyssinian. The original name was Spotted Mist was changed when marbled coats were added to the breed.

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.

Health

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.

Australian Mist Cat 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 staff writer for the quality online store QueenSizeBedFrames.com. QueenSizeBedFrames.com offers quality Queen Size Bed Frames and bedding accessories. Shop for Queen Size Bed Frames at QueenSizeBedFrames.com today.

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