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Provide a balanced diet appropriate for their life stage.
Schedule annual veterinary exams and keep up with vaccinations.
Offer plenty of interactive toys to satisfy their hunting instincts.
Maintain a clean litter box and provide fresh water daily.
Groom weekly to reduce shedding and monitor skin health.
Domestic Shorthairs are the descendants of cats that accompanied early European explorers and settlers to the Americas. Originally valued for their ability to control rodent populations on ships and farms, they have become beloved family companions. Their diverse genetic heritage makes them one of the hardiest and most adaptable cat types.
The 'tabby' name is derived from a type of striped silk once made in Baghdad.
The distinctive 'M' on their forehead is a classic feature of the tabby pattern.
Tabbies are not a breed but a coat pattern found across many different breeds.
They are known for being particularly vocal and communicative with their owners.