Balinese Cat
This page is educational reference material for preparing questions. A licensed veterinarian examines the animal, makes the diagnosis, and sets the treatment.
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Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | Medium (6-11 lbs) |
| Weight | Males: 8-11 lbs, Females: 6-8 lbs |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years |
| Temperament | Vocal, Intelligent, Affectionate |
| Good with Kids | Good |
| Good with Other Pets | Good |
| Grooming Needs | Moderate |
| Vocalization | High |
| Activity Level | High |
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Siamese opinions, a plumed tail
Balinese weigh about 6 to 11 pounds and are often listed at 15 to 20 years. They are the longhaired expression of the Siamese: pointed, fine-boned, high activity, high voice. They follow you, comment, and object to a closed door. Children who like a talkative animal usually like them. A dog that wants a quiet house will not. Another social cat is often a better plan than one Balinese alone from morning until dinner.
The coat is not a Himalayan coat. You can see the body through it in places, and a weekly comb keeps the tail from clumping. Grooming supplies on the cost lines are about $50 to $100. The time is still real.
Mouths and a liver that can fail quietly
Periodontal disease is common. Brush, or budget dentals. Hepatic amyloidosis is reported in this family and can present as a cat that vomits, hides, and stops eating. Progressive retinal atrophy is worth an eye conversation. Crossed eyes are mostly cosmetic. A heart murmur should be imaged rather than filed under "pointed cats are dramatic." Asthma sometimes shows up as a cough everyone calls a hairball.
A routine year often runs about $1,100 to $2,100. Kittens are commonly $800 to $1,500. VCA's pet library covers dental disease and liver problems in cats. Vomiting plus hiding is the vomiting page and the checker.
Balinese questions
Is a Balinese a Siamese with fur?
Close enough for daily life. The coat is longer, especially the tail, and the voice and the need for people are the Siamese ones. If you wanted silence, the plume will not provide it.
How much grooming does the coat take?
Moderate. It is silkier and less prone to dense mats than a Persian, and it still tangles in the trousers and behind the ears. A few combing sessions a week beat a salon rescue.
What should a buyer ask about health?
Dental disease, progressive retinal atrophy, and hepatic amyloidosis in the Siamese-Oriental family. A cat from this group that suddenly refuses food needs a veterinarian the same day, not a watch-and-wait weekend.
Decision Guides for Balinese Cat
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