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The difference between long-haired cats and short-haired cats

What is so special about the Maine Coon, the most popular cat breed in the United States, that attracts countless cat lovers? Its historical origins, unique personality, and deep affection with people together constitute the irresistible charm of this breed. Next, let's walk into the world of the Maine Coon and explore its beloved secrets.

Can you still keep a cat if you are allergic to it? Of course you can! About 10% of people worldwide are allergic to pets, and twice as many people are allergic to cats as to dogs! While no cat breed is completely allergenic, some breeds are less likely to cause allergic reactions.

Can people who are allergic to cats keep Siberian Forest Cats? Siberian cats are indeed a hypoallergenic breed because they secrete about 80% less Fel d1 protein (the main allergen) than ordinary domestic cats. The human immune system is an adaptive process. We may not react at first, but after a long time, we will start sneezing and tears. In the public's view, we generally believe that allergies are caused by cat hair. In fact, it is because cats produce a protein called Fel-D1 in their saliva, which affects the human body. But in the process of natural evolution, Siberian cats, for some reason, have the ability to secrete very little of this protein, which is much less than other breeds of cats. Therefore, Siberian cats are considered to be the savior of allergies.

In this bustling city, more and more people choose to live in apartments and enjoy the unique urban life. However, for people who love cats, how to give cats a comfortable home in a limited space is a big challenge. Today, let us discuss which cat breeds are most suitable for apartment life and how to create a warm little world for them.

As we all know, most cats are afraid of water. For example, they will be very resistant to their owners bathing them. But in fact, cats have the ability to swim, but they just don't like water because of their innate conditions. Most of them can swim if they really want to. So are there some more powerful cats who can not only swim, but also be professional swimmers?

Scottish Fold cats have many genetic predisposition diseases. In addition to the most common osteochondrodysplasia, there are also hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, polycystic kidney disease and calcium oxalate stones. However, only osteochondrodysplasia is a genetic disease unique to Scottish Fold cats. This genetic defect mainly affects the cartilage development of cats. In fact, the most obvious visible cartilage lesions are the "cute" folded ears.

Cat world ranking. Who is the smartest cat?