Cat khao manee | Facts & Information

Weight: female 2.7 - 3.6 kg, male 3.6-4.8 kg

Origin

It is considered to be the Royal cat of Thailand.

Based on historical Thai manuscripts, it is known that King Rama V, who reigned from 1868 to 1910, had nine cats of this breed. The King cared so much for these cats that he decreed a law whereby anyone caught stealing such a cat was sentenced to death.

The spread of cats with eyes of different colors, inspired the name for this breed: Khao Manee, which means white gem.

The Breed grew in popularity when an American cat breeder named Colleen Freymouth imported Sripia, a female Khao Manee to the U.S. and later a male.

In 1999. Thus, Colleen was the only person outside Thailand to breed this breed.

Appearance Khao Manee

Khao Manee is a cat of medium size, clean white color and with a good muscle tone, athletic.

The body is muscular, adapted for the tropical climate of Thailand.

The tail is medium in length, thicker at the base and elegantly worn.

The coat is smooth and soft along the body.

Khao Manee Behavior

He loves people and tries to be close to them for as long as possible, which means that he will snuggle up next to you or climb on your shoulders, just to feel closer.

She will welcome anyone with joy, loving to be noticed and someone to play with her.

Features Khao Manee

The most important physical characteristics of this cat are its fur and eyes.

Appreciate quality food. He doesn't mind if he gets besides and rewards like cooked chicken, fish and ham.

Boli Khao Manee

The Khao Manee cat is generally a very healthy cat, however it can present some problems, some of which are genetic in nature. Among the diseases most often found in this breed are the following:

- corneal dermatitis-is the presence of skin or hairs on the surface of the cornea of one or both eyes. This can be corrected surgically;

- facial pain syndrome - can be seen when the cat overreacts with licking and chewing paws. Even eating causes them pain, but the cause is unknown;

- hypocalcemic polymyopathy-leads to weakening of muscles due to low levels of potassium in the blood. Treat with potassium supplements.