The cat of the breed Arabic mau It is a beautiful furry native of Arabia that, although it is not yet well known, little by little it is making a dent in the homes of Western cat-addicts.
Expressive look, this lovely feline loves to run and play, but you will also enjoy being the center of attention of your favorite human.
Origin and history of the Arabian Mau
The Arab Mau It is a breed of cat that appeared spontaneously in the Middle East, where he lived alone until human settlements became more and more numerous. When that happened, the feline realized that he could have free food in a place where living conditions are not very good, as well as company.
Little by little, it has been losing some features of its ancestors as a result of crossing with other species of cats brought from other parts of the world. However, it did not become known until 2004, when breeder Peter Mueller began selecting kittens. After 4 years, got the breed recognized by the World Cat Federation (WCF).
Physical characteristics
This is a cat with a robust, muscular and athletic body that weighs between 4 and 6kg. The head is rounded, with a fairly pronounced chin and large, triangular ears, slightly offset. The legs are robust, made to be able to travel long distances.
The coat is smooth, and can be brown, gray, and mottled.. Black and white are accepted only if there are no spots. It has a life expectancy of 14 years.
Behavior and personality
The Arabian Mau loves to exercise. It is an animal that, although it can adapt to living in a flat, you will live better in a house with a patio or garden where you can feel different smells and have different stimuli that a flat would not have. What's more, he is very intelligent and can be a bit stubborn, so he can be taught tricks if cat treats are used to cheer him up.
If he is socialized as a puppy, it will be very easy for him to get along with dogs and other cats.
Caring for the Arabian Mau
Food
Avoid feeding them with cereals. These, not being able to be digested correctly by the cat, can cause problems such as allergies. So if we keep this in mind, the ideal would be to give grain-free feed, or grain-free, and that are rich in animal protein.
However, if you have the opportunity to seek advice from a nutritionist who understands natural diets for felines, do not hesitate to give him Barf. Your body will thank you for it.
Hygiene
So that the cat's hygiene is ideal it is important to do several things: brush his hair every day, clean his eyes and ears when necessary with specific products, and also keep his litter box clean for which the stool and urine will be removed one or more times a day, and the tray will be thoroughly cleaned with water and dishwasher.
Also, also try to put the feeder and the drinker as far as possible from your litter box, for a very simple reason: you don't like to eat while smelling your stools. In this sense, the ideal is both the food and the water are in a different room from that of your particular WC.
"Salud"
The Arabian Mau breed is not predisposed to serious illnesses, other than those that any other feline might have. But we are talking about a living being, so throughout your life you can get sickHence, regular visits to the vet are essential. You will also have to go to him to vaccinate him when necessary, and to castrate him if you do not intend to breed him.
Exercise
You need to get a lot of exercise every dayTherefore, it is important that you dedicate as much time as possible to play with him and so that he can burn his energy.
Affection and company
Give love every day, but yes, without overwhelming or pressuring him. Take a little time each day to understand their body language. This will make your relationship even better. Also, try giving him cans of wet food or cat treats from time to time to cheer him up a bit.
Also, you should keep him company, try to make him live as a family.
What is the price of the Arabian Mau?
Are you looking for prices of the Arabian Mau cat? If your answer is affirmative, you have to know is about $600 if it is obtained in a hatchery. In case you want to buy it in a pet store, it will cost you less, about 300-400 euros.
But keep in mind that the cat must be at least two months old, since that way it will be weaned and will have started eating solid food.
Photos of the Arabian Mau cat
The Arabian Mau cat has an exotic look that will make you fall in love right away. For this reason, we wanted to attach some more photos so you can take a look at them:
Hi, Thanks for the article!
We have a Mau Arabe cat adopted in Dubai who returned with us to Spain. The description in this article is fulfilled almost to the letter.
Apparently there is a saying that sums up the character of these cats: "if you cannot get a dog, get a Mau." If you can't have a dog, adopt a Mau.
We would love to meet other Mau owners (Arabic, Egyptian) in Spain
Hi Rafa.
Congratulations on the kitten 🙂
A greeting.