White cats are a favorite with many pet owners as a lot of us would like to have a pristine pet in our household. However, very few of us know much about white cats such as the reason behind its color, other interesting facts as well as potential cat health problems. This article lists some information that will help you to get to know your pet better. At the same time, you will be able to take better care of a white cat.

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Facts about White Cats

There are basically three factors in cats that cause them to turn out white. These are:

• Dominant White: This is caused by a gene which masks the other colors and the result is a white coat and a cat that generally has blue eyes.

• Complete White Spotting: When the white spotting factor in a cat is dominant, it can result in a completely white coat in a cat.

• Albino White: Albino cats are different from the former two. In albino cats, there is no pigmentation at all. This results in the white color and pale bluish eyes.

Eye color is another aspect to look out for. Generally, it has been observed that a white cat with blue eyes is deaf. Again if the kitty has odd eyes, such as having one blue eye and another of green or other colors, then it is generally deaf in the ear close to the blue eye. In general, these type of genetic deformities are observed more in dominant white cats.

A white cat is very much prone to skin cancer and sun-burn. The cat health problems that occur due to repeated sun exposure are called squamous cell carcinoma. Usually, the parts of the body which has thin hair are prone to this form of cancer. That is why the ears, nose and eyelids get affected with squamous cell carcinoma if the cats are allowed to roam frequently in the sun.

There are some famous white cat breeds available, which include the White Persian cat, White Siamese Cat, Tuxedo cats and White Bengal cats. Among these, the White Persian cats are hugely popular and you can find them featured in popular culture such as Snowbell in the movie Stuart Little. However, before you bring home a white cat, it would be a good idea to learn more about it and the possible cat health problems that it may suffer from, so that you can take care of it in an informed manner.

Cats are the second most popular pet in North America. Problems with hair balls in cats are very common and nearly all cats suffer from them at one time or another. Long haired breeds are particularly susceptible. When the cat starts to choke and heave it can be quite alarming to an owner who has not experienced this before. As a new cat owner, you probably have no idea what is going on. Don,t call for the paramedics just yet. Your cat is not about to choke to death. You start thumping the cat on the back and it looks as if you just prevented a choking death when it is all over; but what is this awful looking mess on the floor? Closer inspection will reveal that this yucky awful stuff is mostly hair. Actually this is a very common and natural event in a cats everyday life. There are some ways in which you can make this happening more tolerable for the cat and for yourself.

Cats groom and lick themselves all over on a daily basis. This is the reason that you seldom have to give them a bath. If you have ever been licked by a cat you will know that they have a rough sandpaper like tongue. When they lick themselves all over, some of the hair, and whatever may be on it, ends up in the cats stomach. The result of this is that they accumulate a lot of undigested hair, in the stomach, which must be expelled. Cats not only groom themselves, but where there are other cats in the home, they will often groom each other. It goes without saying that they can accumulate a lot of hair in their insides in this manner. They then have the big problem of how to get rid of it.

You may be able to alleviate this problem to some extent. Regular brushing of your cats coat will remove loose hair. Many cats love to be brushed, but every animal has its own personality and some will not easily let you brush them. You can try some creative methods such as having someone distract the cat with a toy while you are brushing or try brushing while he is eating. Some cats just love all the attention and will happily let you brush them for as long as you want to do it. This can even be a bonding opportunity between you and your cat.

You can also purchase certain types of cat food that have a hairball control remedy. These products are not a total answer but may give a slight reduction in hairball build up. One remedy that seems to work for some cat owners is putting a digestible oil on the tops of the cats paws. Whether you do it to the front paws only, or to both 샌즈카지노 back and front feet, the cat will lick the off the oil. They don,t like the feel of it on their feet, and in the stomach it ends up as a coating that makes the fur somewhat digestible. You can use olive oil or canola oil but most cooking oils will work just as well.