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Popular with the Name Fluffy or Snowball, Here are 5 Facts about Cute White Furred Cats

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Kapanlagi.com - As soft as a snowball, white cats are not easily found. Unique and beautiful, it's no wonder that this white furred pet is quite popular compared to other cats. Not only its physical appearance is different, these 5 facts reveal the interesting side of this adorable Fluffy.

Genetic Result

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The white fur color comes from masking genes or the W gene that actually covers the true fur color. If a white female cat gives birth, not all of her offspring will have the same fur color as their mother. Some may display the original fur color of their mother.

When observed, you may see small colored spots, especially on the fur in the kitten's head area. That is the actual fur color of the cat and it may fade as it grows older.

Frequently Experiencing Deafness

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Unfortunately, the gene that carries its fur color also causes the cat to experience hearing loss. Similar to the gene that carries blue eyes in gray cats, which also triggers deafness.

Research has found that 20 percent of white cat breeds experience deafness, either in one or both ears. In pets that inherit this gene, signs of hearing impairment can be detected as early as 4 days old.

More Shy

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Although there is no evidence linking fur color to a cat's personality, most owners of white anabul cats acknowledge the more calm and shy nature of their pets. Associated with breed and care, these white-furred cats are considered less brave and more passive compared to other colored cats.

White Fur Cat Breeds

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White cats are different from albinos who cannot produce any pigments throughout their bodies. Meanwhile, white anabul cats usually get their color from either the dominant white gene or white patches. There are various cat breeds that can have beautiful white fur. Starting from Persians, American Shorthairs, Maine Coons, Cornish Rex, Norwegian Forests, Exotic Shorthairs, Angoras, Khao Manees, to Oriental Shorthairs.

Variations in Eye Color

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Cat eye color can vary, including blue, green, gold, and yellow. Interestingly, many kittens have blue eyes when they are young, which later change to a permanent color before a few months old. But there are some white-furred kittens that are able to maintain their blue eye color into adulthood, and even have two different eye colors.

Despite the risk of hearing impairment, these white-furred cats do not lose their enthusiasm for playing. It could be the best pet, as long as it stays healthy with regular consumption of Muezza.Brand dry cat food. This cat food is not only packed with various essential nutrients, but also certified halal by The Central Islamic Committee of Thailand.

Help maintain the health of your cat, so that cat owners can take care of their pets more freely without worrying about being exposed to cat saliva. With 4 flavor variants, get Muezza without having to leave the house by ordering online on Shopee and Tokopedia.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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