Males typically weigh around 8 to 12 pounds while females weigh around 6 to 8 pounds. It’s tempting to run your fingers through the silky fur and see the heart-shaped, high cheek-boned face with erect, slightly large ears turn to look at you with smug delight. The Khao Manee cat and the Siamese cat are rightly considered as two completely different breeds in the western world, as well as in their native land. If you’ve got kids, the Khao Manee won’t disappoint and will keep up with them. The delightful Khao Manee is a beautiful cat in their natural simplicity. With your new cat or kitten due to arrive home any day, you’re bound to be very excited. When in doubt, check with your veterinarian for recommended food. Although a playful kitten sounds endearing, consider how many games of chase the mouse-toy you want to play each day, and whether you have kids or other animals who can stand in as playmates. The word ‘Khao Mani’ means “White Gem” in Thai. Both the Khao Manee adults and the kittens are happy-go-lucky, with an active disposition, and would mix freely with your kids. And that’s another fascinating aspect with them; they seem to want to please you. As with all cats, this breed needs regular vaccinations, parasite control and annual health checks.
The breed is still fairly rare in other parts of the world. It is perhaps also why you won’t yet find a great deal of information available on the breed outside of Thailand. If your heart’s set on a pedigree cat, then your best bet is to find a reputable breeder. Other cats may well have a reason to be envious of these beautiful cats as they possess a beautiful, white coat which is fine and smooth. The very word evokes fear in people, Vaccination against rabies is required by law. Playfulness is built into the Khao Manee cat’s nature, so playtimes are important for this active breed. They would often look you in the eye to gauge your feelings. Known as the “White Gem,” the Khao Manee was through to bring good luck and was a popular breed with Thai royalty. Breeders from the Odyssey cattery exported the first Khao Manee to Britain and the interest for this cat breed started gaining momentum in Europe and more breeders started importing more of these cats from Thailand to create and increase the breed. Your Khao Manee should be fed a diet of high-quality cat food recommended by your vet. In fact, though they are not very demanding, but just love humans and their attention; so much so, that they would hang around your front door to greet your visitors.
Otherwise a healthy breed, they might develop general feline issues like allergies, fleas, etc. Of, a bowl of fresh, clean water should always be available, Although this breed is centuries old, the cats.
Some may even have green or yellow eyes. If you are a single person, then it is ideal to get one more cat or else Khao Manee can get bored and lonely. If your cat is essentially an indoor pet, make sure you provide. The breed's plain white coat also has the effect of making their eyes stand out and sparkle! With a sociable, energetic nature and super good looks to match, cat lovers are displaying overwhelming awe at this rare find. If you and your cat enjoy similar things, you will be more likely to live a happy, fulfilling life together. The name, Khao Manee, means ‘white gem,’ and their striking good looks give this cat an elegant, royal aura. She has 20 years experience of working in Animal Hospital. Some feeds are appropriate for older cats and others for younger cats. And that’s another fascinating aspect with them; they seem to. In Thailand, this breed is being promoted by the Thai breeders as well with an aim to uphold its breed standard and the lineage. Luckily, the Khao Manee understands that it’s what’s inside that’s important—not the outside (although they have the best of both worlds). In fact, the breed appears in a classic book of cat poetry from the 14th Century called the Tamra Maew!
The breed is still fairly rare in other parts of the world.
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