Unexpected Burmese cat - advice needed
Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:49 pm
Hello
Please don't judge me for this...
I've recently adopted a cat from a rescue shelter. I visited him a number of times and he was very friendly so, after a slight delay for an injured tail, I finally brought him home last Saturday. I've had cats all my life of various colours who have all been DSH and I've never thought anymore about it. When I looked at Orion he was a lovely grey colour and listed as a 'Blue DSH' so I assumed that's what he was.
However since I've got him home his behaviour has really come out and I *think* he may be a Burmese-cross. He is VERY vocal, follows me around like a lost sheep and eats EVERYTHING he can get his paws on - especially bread and milk (which he STEALS, not is given).
I've never had any cats that were anything but moggies. I feel totally out of my depth having a cat who is so intense. I desperately want to do what's best for him and I've read everything I can find, but I don't know if I have what it takes to give him what he needs. Additionally he is FIV+ so does not have the option of going outside to stimulate him.
Can anyone relate to thisor does anyone have advice on how I might be able to give him as good a life as possible?
Thank you
Please don't judge me for this...
I've recently adopted a cat from a rescue shelter. I visited him a number of times and he was very friendly so, after a slight delay for an injured tail, I finally brought him home last Saturday. I've had cats all my life of various colours who have all been DSH and I've never thought anymore about it. When I looked at Orion he was a lovely grey colour and listed as a 'Blue DSH' so I assumed that's what he was.
However since I've got him home his behaviour has really come out and I *think* he may be a Burmese-cross. He is VERY vocal, follows me around like a lost sheep and eats EVERYTHING he can get his paws on - especially bread and milk (which he STEALS, not is given).
I've never had any cats that were anything but moggies. I feel totally out of my depth having a cat who is so intense. I desperately want to do what's best for him and I've read everything I can find, but I don't know if I have what it takes to give him what he needs. Additionally he is FIV+ so does not have the option of going outside to stimulate him.
Can anyone relate to thisor does anyone have advice on how I might be able to give him as good a life as possible?
Thank you