Birman is a longhaired cat breed of Burma. It was first brought to France in 1920 where it was recognized and bred. In the years following the second world war, the cat spread to other nations and was widely bred for its adorable attributes. Birman is a somewhat large and well built cat with healthy adult males weighing close to ten to twelve pounds. Females are slightly smaller.

Birmans have a medium length coat that requires very little grooming. The coats are usually a light color on the face and darker over the rest of the coat, with golden shades being the most popular. Their eyes are always blue and their paws are white. Birman coats are long but not very dense, so they are not prone to matting. As the third most popular longhaired cat, Birmans are good pets. They tend to enjoy the company of their human families.

Coat of this cute feline is medium in length and silky. It is in a single layer and does not get matted nor require regular grooming. Color is light, varying in shades of golden. Tail is medium in length and bushy. It is tipped by markings, as are legs, ears and face. These markings can be blue, chocolate, cream, lilac, red or seal in color. Face is strong with somewhat heavy set jaws and low set nostrils. Ears are low and wide set and eyes are a dazzling sapphire in appearance.

Another pretty feature of the Birman is the color of its four paws. The paws are all white and contrast beautifully against the darker markings on its legs. They appear like gloves and are a source of great attraction even though they seldom are in a perfectly symmetrical pattern. These white gloved paws are a rarity amongst other feline breeds.

An intelligent and playful cat, Birman is a near perfect companion. It is not very demanding and generally communicates in a soft meow when it is in need of something. It is considered a ‘people’s cat’ and goes quite well with children and even other pets. Inquisitive cats, Birmans are quite fond of exploring every thing in their surroundings. They are quick to develop an affectionate relationship with humans and follow them around, adjusting their schedule to synchronize with that of their human companions.

Birmans are considered sweet and because of this, they are able to adapt well to changes and adore their family.They tend to be a healthy breed, Birmans are generally free from any medical concerns, but some are sensitive to anesthetics. Birmans also require relatively little training and will learn to use the litter box on their own. Today, there are many websites that you are easy to get information on Birmans and most other breeds of cats.

Cats certainly love is their food. If left to their own devices, cats would seek out rats, mice, or other creatures to devour as dinner. However, nowadays many people have cats as household pets and purchase food for these animals. When purchasing this food, it is important to buy something that resembles a cat’s natural diet. This article will inform things you need to know about cat food.

1. Cats need protein in their cat food : The cat food you feed to your cat should always be rich in protein. This generally should come from meat, poultry or fish. Many cat food brands advertise chicken, beef, and tuna flavored cat food because they know that cats need protein and cat owners are looking for quality cat food. However, you need to make sure the cat food you buy has a sufficient amount of cat food regardless of what flavor it is.

2. Cat food with taurine : Also check the cat food you typically buy for an amino acid called taurine. This particular amino acid is very important in the overall health of your cat, and your cat will eat as much food as it has to in order to supplement this particular amino acid. So, if you are buying cheap cat food that does not have the proper nutrients your cat will eat a lot. If you buy a nutrient rich cat food then your cat will eat little and save you more money while still getting proper nutrition.

3. Canned cat food or dry cat food : Many people do not know whether they should buy canned or dry cat food, or whether it even matters. Because of this, many people simply buy the cat food that is most affordable or convenient for them. This is actually a mistake. Cats should be fed a mixture of cat food. The dry cat food should be given for free feeding, especially if you are away on vacation or out for the day. Canned cat food should be supplemented at other times as well because it has water in the food and significantly more protein than the carbohydrate rich dry cat food. Not to mention the same food over and over might bore your cat and cause him to stop eating that cat food altogether.

4. Avoid cat food fillers : Cats need to eat a cat food that is rich in protein, so make sure the amount of fillers is kept to a minimum. Carbohydrates are not essential for a cat’s existence, so don’t buy cat food that is full of them. Instead, read labels and buy cat food that is not filled with fillers and other by products.

There are several places to purchase your cat food. Grocery store cat food is usually at the lower end of market quality, but is cheaper. This is probably not the healthiest choice. Premium foods are sold in pet stores and are a higher quality food, although you will still find preservatives, artificial colors and flavors in them. Whatever food you choose and wherever you decide to buy it, make sure you are looking at ingredients.