Breeds of a cat the British lop-eared does not exist. Scots are lop-eared. They have characteristic differences from fellows both in the structure of an organism, and in leaving.
In what differences between the British and Scottish cat
It should be noted that lop-eared British does not happen. Often mean the Scottish lop-eared by this name a cat or Scottish Fold (Scottish Fold). The British short-haired breed exists only with direct ears.The lop-eared British cat can be born owing to knitting of two above-stated types, but from it the kitten loses the breeding and can have serious diseases. And pure breeds though have similarity, because of features of an organism have different specifics of leaving. For a start it is necessary to understand who is who. Except a shape of auricles these breeds have some more distinctions: - the British differ in an average or large well-muscled body on strong stocky paws, Scots have easier and extended skeleton and harmonious paws; - the head of representatives of the British breed large, round on a strong, short neck and with massive cheeks, at Scots of a cheek are less developed; - a tail of the British short and thick, and at Scots – flexible, narrowed to a tip.
Care for the lop-eared Scot
Accustom your pet to preventive procedures since childhood. In this case he will get used, and it will be easy for you to look after him. Eyes of a kitten should be examined and wiped constantly with the cotton wool moistened in water as required. For each eye use different cotton tampons. It is necessary to address the veterinarian if you noticed tears of a brown shade, the allocated third eyelid and also if the cat often rubs eyes, squints. It is necessary to comb short-haired cats once a week, and long-haired – every day. It should be noted that the British, unlike Scots, love combing against wool. Bathing most often takes place quietly if to accustom a pet to it since childhood. Do it as required: when the cat was strongly soiled, there were fleas or dandruff. Lop-eared Scots need to clean ears every two weeks by means of the cotton tampon moistened in special liquid for ears. If you noticed that the pet constantly scratches ears and shakes the head – examine him and at detection of a dark brown raid or a tick see a doctor. Claws should be cut on 1-2 mm special kogterezky. For forepaws make the procedure two times a month, for back – one. Be careful – do not injure a blood vessel of a claw.