Abyssinian Cats Nutrition
Shorthaired, firm and muscular, the Abyssinian is a lithe and fast moving cat with the exotic look of an ancient Egyptian animal god. The Abyssinian cat is known for it's sleek, shiny coat and unbounded playfulness.
How To Select Abyssinian
The Abyssinian is one of the oldest known breeds. It resembles the ancient Egyptian cat more than any other, although there's no solid proof the Aby is the same breed.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
PRA, a hereditary eye disease leading to blindness, was found in the Abyssinian breed of cat. Genetic analysis indicates that PRA in the Abyssinian cat is caused by an autosomal recessive gene.
An Abyssinian Cat Adopting Me
It was in the first days of december 1997 when I saw her the first time. Having lost my first Somali Cat the beginning of the year, I wanted to have a tom-cat the same breed again, but not of the same colour.
Australia's First Abyssinians
The first five Abyssinians to arrive in NSW came early in 1959. Finisterre Casim a male and FINISTERRE SHERADA a female, were from New Zealand.