This breed, also known as the Color-point long hair, is related to the Siamese, color-point shorthair, and Balinese cat. Javanese has fine and silky semi-long coats lying close to the body without any undercoats.
What is it?
The hip joint is made of a ball and socket. cats with hip dysplasia the ball does not sit firmly in the socket, which results in a loose joint. This abnormal hip joint leads to pain and reduced function. Over time this poor connection can leads to early arthritis in the body as well. Hip dysplasia is a degenerative disease, meaning that it worsens over time.
% Of cats affected
2-4%
Clinical signs
Treatment
Treatment of hip dysplasia can be challenging in cats. Generally, treatment can include one or more of the following:
$2000
90% = $1800
80% = $1600
70% = $1400
Inquisitive
They may follow you everywhere and are curious about everything that you do.
Agile
An active cat with the ability to jump higher than other cats due to their slim form and athletic frame. A game of fetch and new tricks are loved by this breed.
Affectionate
The Javanese cats are friendly and need a lot of time around their owners and can form close bonds with the family.
Coat
Silky semi-long coat lying close to the body with no undercoat.
Colour
Their coat color consists of Lynx point, tortie point, or solid point in red, cream, cinnamon, fawn, and smoke.
Hypoallergenic
Yes
Grooming
The coat sheds little and is simple to groom with weekly brushing. Occasionally bathing is required and air drying in a warm spot free of drafts to keep them fresh and clean. Since this breed is prone to periodontal disease it’s important to brush their teeth and use vet-approved pet toothpaste and schedule a veterinary dental cleaning. Regular nail trimming and ear cleaning are required.
Training
This breed is easy to train and quite intelligent. They are attached to their humans and will follow you everywhere in the house. Training them with positive reinforcement and providing treats is the best way to train your kitties. They enjoy fetching and can learn new tricks taught to them.
Javanese is a cross breed originated in the US from crossing Balinese with color-point short hair. The Color-point short hair is a crossing of Siamese with American short hair is the reason for Javanese resemble Siamese while Javanese has longer coats and different colors.
Most Javanese are naturally active, and they usually get enough exercise to maintain a healthy weight as long as they have enough playtime and plenty of opportunities to run, climb, and play indoors. Javanese are also referred to as Oriental Longhairs and Javis. Provide Javanese with plenty of toys and items to keep them occupied, especially when you are not at home.
An athletic and active cat with a lean body stays healthy if they have enough exercise and playtime. Ideally, two meals a day for adult cats should be served in the right amount rather than leaving food around throughout the day, chances they might gain weight and lead to health issues. It’s necessary to look after cats’ health and maintain their lean structure.
A perfect breed for those who want a responsive cat and who will follow them around. These are friendly with kids and other pets including cat-friendly dogs too. These cats will do well with a family that can provide them with love and affection but won’t do well when left alone for a long period as they need constant attention. These felines also need space due to their athletic build, as they tempt to jump on bookshelves and fridges etc.
Their intelligence makes it easy to train and leash them to stroll around the neighborhood. If you’re looking for a low-maintenance longhaired beauty, that also craves attention and does well with kids, then the Javanese might be just the cat breed for you!
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