Care for a Russian Blue

Russian Blues can be a very stunning cat. They originated in Russia and often lived with the kings and queens of Russia. They are a gray-blue color in fur with stunning green eyes. Caring for these intelligent cats doesn't have to be hard. Just follow these steps and it won't be a hassle. Read this article and you will know how to care for these fuzzy delights.

Steps

 * 1) Comb your cat once or twice a week. Use the wide toothed comb and brush along it's hairline weekly so the fur is free of debris and dandruff.[[Image:Care for a Russian Blue Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Remove sticky residue from the cat's eyes. If any sticky eye stuff gathers around the eyes, clean it off with a damp napkin so it doesn't affect the cats vision.[[Image:Care for a Russian Blue Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Watch your cats food intake. Most Russian Blues love to eat which makes them prone to weight gain. When feeding a Russian Blue, choose healthy foods. If not cared for, Russian Blues tend to have diabetes due to obesity. If the cat does become a bit overweight, make sure the cat eats a moderate amount of healthy cat food and make sure it gets exercise once in a while.[[Image:Care for a Russian Blue Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Care for the nails. Eventually the cat's claws will begin to possibly split and damage the nails. If they do split just slightly clip them so the claws don't become damaged.[[Image:Care for a Russian Blue Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5) *Every once in a while clean out the dirt that may collect under the cat's nails with something sharp but not too sharp. If you don't clean out the dirt them the cat's nails will eventually get discolored just like human nails.
 * 6) Brush teeth if wished. The teeth don't really need to be cared for unless you want to brush them with a pet toothbrush and pet toothpaste every once in a while.[[Image:Care for a Russian Blue Step 5.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * Russian Blues live around 10 to 15 years so you have plenty of time to train and get used to them.
 * These cats make great buddies so befriend them and they will pay you back.
 * Give your cat milk specialized for cats. It is a common myth that cats naturally drink milk. Milk can actually cause upset stomach in a cat.

Warnings

 * Russian Blues have a hard time adapting to new environments so it is not recommended to own this cat if you tend to move around a lot.
 * Don't handle the cat 24/7 as Russian Blues can feel overwhelmed and crowded out.
 * Russian Blues are often timid around strangers so slowly introduce them to new people so they won't be afraid of people you know but they don't know.

Things You'll Need

 * Brush
 * Healthy Cat Food & Bowl
 * Wide Toothed Comb

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