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I don't know what type of cat I have.he is all black but when he is in the
sun he is a chocolate-reddish color.he has yellowish green eyes.he is big
about the size of an adult pomerainian dog.likes to be petted and is
mouthy alot but also bites people.long whiskers and small teeth but big
fangs.he will only play with strings,rubberbands, and hair ties.he has
short hair but sheds ALOT
Hi Mary,
It sounds like you have a domestic short hair. This is a name given to cats with short hair who aren't of any specific breed. Most solid black cats that are purebred won't shine reddish in the sunlight. The Burmese is a deep mohogany color, but this cat isn't very large and doesn't shed much. However, it's possible that your kitty could be a Burmese mix. This could explain his color.
Best wishes!
Jessica
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Jessica
Expertise
The areas in which I have gained the most experience are cat health and feral cat management/rescue. I provide supportive care to chronically ill cats, hospice care to terminally ill cats and also am involved in trap-neuter-return efforts. My specialities lie in taming feral cats and in the allopathic treatment of cats with illnesses or special needs. I also have owned Siamese, Himalayans, Abyssinians, Russian Blues, Savannahs, Bengals, Peterbalds, Don Sphynx and Oriental Shorthairs and am well-versed in cat breeds as well as cat behavior and nutrition.
Experience
I have 15 years of extensive experience with cats ranging from breeding to medical care. My daily routine consists of caring for cats with diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney failure, feline leukemia, feline AIDS as well as feral cats. I have experience with liver patients, heart patients, feline infectious peritonitis, cancer, recovery from amputation and trauma, congenital deformities and most every disease in between. I have assisted cats giving birth and hand-nursed kittens who were neglected by their mother from 2 days old through weaning.
Education/Credentials
15 years' hands-on experience
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