Korat Cat and Kitten Information - By: Mitch Endick

The Korat is small with a heart shape to its face and bright green eyes. The fur is short, close lying and silvery blue in color. The eyes are round and wide with a soft luminous glow. The Korat is still referred to as Si-Sawat in Thailand. Some terms used to describe the Korat Cat include affectionate, energetic, intelligent, active, strong and gentile.

A Brief History of the Korat Cat

The Korat hails from Korat, Thailand, a high plateau in the Northeast. They are one of the oldest breeds of cats. Their history dates back to the fourteenth century. The cats name came from King Rama V of Siam. The Thais consider the Korat a bearer of good fortune. The first Korat came to the United States in 1959, brought here by Jean Johnson. They were accepted by the Cat Fanciers Association in 1966 for the championship category.

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.

Any vet check should include a 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.

Behavioral Traits

They are considered good luck in Thailand
They are often given as gifts
Have very good sense of hearing, sight and smell
Highly intelligent
Enjoys the company of people

Korat Cat Registries and Clubs

Cat Fanciers Association CFA
International Cat Association TICA
The Traditional Cat Association, Inc TCA
Canadian Cat Association CCA
The Australian Cat Federation Inc
The American Association of Cat Enthusiasts AACE
American Cat Fanciers Association ACFA
United Feline Organization UFO
Cats United International

Korat 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.

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 QueenSizeMattress.com. Shop for fine quality Queen Size Mattresses, bedding, frames and accessories at Queen Size Mattress.com today.

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