This is Sonic, he's about 2 months old. Can someone help me finding out his race?
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
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Help with kitten's race
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He looks like a domestic short hair, tuxedo pattern. Very very very cute!!!
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Thanks, he is adorable! And thanks for the help.
I was in doubt between american bobtail or manx for some reason
You don't show the length of his tail, but if it's very short, he could be part Manx. Or, he may have lost part of his tail some way. He's a cutie in any case.
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Oh, he's gorgeous!
I'd say he's a domestic short hair with a black and white tuxedo colouring.
Short tails are a sign of inbreeding, you see this in cats from feral colonies that have been allowed to breed unchecked for generations. Some breeds have short tails, Manx or Japanese Bob-tail for example. However it's more likely that he has a short tail because his parents were closely related.
He looks pretty healthy, but you should make sure you get him neutered soon. Just in case he passes on more serious problems to the next generation.
My cat Jiro has a tail a bit like his.
I'd say he's a domestic short hair with a black and white tuxedo colouring.
Short tails are a sign of inbreeding, you see this in cats from feral colonies that have been allowed to breed unchecked for generations. Some breeds have short tails, Manx or Japanese Bob-tail for example. However it's more likely that he has a short tail because his parents were closely related.
He looks pretty healthy, but you should make sure you get him neutered soon. Just in case he passes on more serious problems to the next generation.
My cat Jiro has a tail a bit like his.
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Your cat is really pretty, I love it. And yes, he will be neutered soon, just waiting until he reaches six months. Im afraid cause he likes too much outside....Oh, he's gorgeous!
I'd say he's a domestic short hair with a black and white tuxedo colouring.
Short tails are a sign of inbreeding, you see this in cats from feral colonies that have been allowed to breed unchecked for generations. Some breeds have short tails, Manx or Japanese Bob-tail for example. However it's more likely that he has a short tail because his parents were closely related.
He looks pretty healthy, but you should make sure you get him neutered soon. Just in case he passes on more serious problems to the next generation.
My cat Jiro has a tail a bit like his.
You can get him neutered as soon as he's 2 lbs. I believe male cats are able to reproduce around 6 months, so sooner is better. If you don't have any sort of enclosure, keeping him indoors-only is really the safest thing for him. Much lower chance of disease, predators, cars, other cats...and also it's better for local wildlife. Since he's so young it'd be very easy to transition him into indoor-only without him missing much. Just give him lots of toys and enrichment! You can also take him on walks with a leash and harness. He's definitely adorable!
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I already bought some and ordered other toys for him, but sometimes he cries to leave the house, breaks my heart, but it's for the best, even though I live in a rural area, I'm afraid for him out there.
It's definitely for the best! He will adapt, don't worry. Kittens find ways to have fun wherever they are. I've heard so many sad stories that could have easily been prevented if the cat had been kept inside!
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Keep us updated. I'd love to see some more pictures of him as he grows up.
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Yes, Im really thinking about getting a leash.We always recommend that people get their cats spayed or neutered before 6 months, as they will start breeding at that age. He will show less interest in going far from home once he has been fixed, so the sooner the better really. Have you thought about training him to walk on a leash? That way he can explore outdoors without you worrying about him getting hurt or killed.
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Keep us updated. I'd love to see some more pictures of him as he grows up.
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he is about 2 months now. When he should be neutered? 4 months?
i will keep you guys updated!
2 months is a great time to start leash training him. Get him a harness to wear now, so that he gets used to it. Young cats are very adaptable, they're much easier to train than older cats.
Yes, 4 months is a good age to get him fixed. My 4 month old is going in for the snip in a few weeks.
Yes, 4 months is a good age to get him fixed. My 4 month old is going in for the snip in a few weeks.
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I read the guide that you posted about leash, it seems an incredible idea!
thank you!
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Hi guys. I noticed today that Sonic has a kind of "ball" at the end of his small tail. Its hard to see it but I can fell it with my hand. I just wanted to know if it's something I should worry or not, I mean , he is really really okay, super active and healthy, as usual. Im just curious.
Generally any lump should be examined by a vet. This may well be nothing, but it is best to be sure.
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yes, probably is nothing , but I will take him to the vet again soon. Thanks!
If he was born with a short tail there is a good chance that the bones in his tail haven't formed properly. I have several short tail cats and they've got all kinds of lumps and kinks in their tails.
If the ball has only recently appeared it might be something else, of course you should get him checked over by a vet.
If it's always been there it could just be a natural lump.
Some of my weird, curly tail cats.
If the ball has only recently appeared it might be something else, of course you should get him checked over by a vet.
If it's always been there it could just be a natural lump.
Some of my weird, curly tail cats.
